April 2015

April 22, 2015 The likelihood of being bitten by mosquitoes may be linked to our genes, according to a twin study co-authored by a University of Florida scientist. Research from the University of Florida and the London School of Hygiene…

In the largest genetic study to date of a difficult immunodeficiency disorder, scientists have identified a gene that may be a "missing link" between overactive and underactive immune activity. The candidate gene also plays a key role in…

Researchers have discovered the first evidence of a genetic link between the prodigy and autism. Scientists found that the child prodigies in their sample share some of the same genetic variations with people with autism. These shared…