A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological ...

An analysis of DNA from millions of individuals has identified shared genetic pathways across psychiatric disorders, findings ...

A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive genetic map so far, identifying five families of disorders that show a high degree of overlap. An intern ...

Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than ...

Results also indicate how these genetics might affect a person’s biology to increase their risk of different mental ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Researchers have gained new insight into an eating disorder called ARFID, and the work has revealed that genetics are having a strong influence on the condition. The National Eating Disorders ...

In a study that included genetic data from more than 1 million people, scientists started to unravel the genetics of cannabis use disorder. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Sam and Andy Conrad are your typical adolescents. Sam, 12, likes the computer and anything that allows him to ``socialize'' with friends. Andy, 15, is active in sports, playing ...