Genetic counseling is a non-directive service for people who require information and/or support regarding genetic health issues.

Aug 8, 2009 - Barbara Melville

Online genetic testing may be easier than going to a hospital, but it may not offer counseling afterwards. Here are three ways to cope with online medical test results.

Apr 18, 2008 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

A DNA test might be able to personalize your diet and exercise goals.

Dec 16, 2010 - Sara Anastasia Ferrer

How some forms of infertility may be caused by a genetic defect.

Feb 15, 2008 - Joanna Karpasea-Jones

This article examines the importance of parents discovering more about genetics and how the study of it can help determine common childhood illnesses.

Apr 28, 2011 - Nancy Hastings

Behaviorists have come to realize that even though behavior is strongly influenced by environmental influences and learning, it also has a genetic component.

Aug 6, 2009 - Dennis Holley

Simple steps to use your genetics to get fit and improve nutrition.

Jan 7, 2008 - Ken Kashubara

Schizophrenia-type disorders are somewhat mysterious. Scientists can't study the disorder in animals and we're still not even sure what causes it.

May 13, 2011 - Sarah Parrish

Harlequin ichthyosis is an autosomal recessive disorder resulting from mutations in the ABCA12 gene.

Jan 19, 2011 - Barbara Melville

Trisomy 18, also known as Edward's syndrome, is a condition resulting from extra genetic material.

Jun 20, 2010 - Barbara Melville

Turner syndrome, also known as monosomy X, is a chromosomal condition resulting from missing genetic material.

May 23, 2010 - Barbara Melville

Textbooks can be expensive, and university libraries don't always carry enough copies to go round. What can students of biological sciences do?

Feb 21, 2010 - Barbara Melville

Huntington disease is caused by mutations in the HTT gene, and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

Dec 12, 2009 - Barbara Melville

Genetic testing can be an important part of support, preventative measures and/or treatment for health problems in individuals and families.

Apr 11, 2009 - Barbara Melville

Misunderstood areas in genetics include the eye color phenotype, the genetics of identical twins, cloning, and the offspring of first cousins.

Jan 31, 2009 - Barbara Melville

Beta thalassemia is caused by mutations in the HBB gene, and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

Dec 7, 2010 - Barbara Melville

What is the relationship between narcissism and psychopathy? Is antisocial personality extreme narcissism or a distinct condition? The article examines biology of APD.

Oct 28, 2007 - Tami Port

Children and young people interested in learning about genes and DNA can access several educational websites that cover the basics.

Mar 30, 2009 - Barbara Melville

A new study has analyzed the marital behavior of men and women and found a correlation between their behavior and a certain form of the vasopressin receptor gene.

Oct 6, 2008 - Cecile Le Page