The present theory offers a unified solution to three closely related evolutionary problems. (1) Why does an evolving population explore only a small fraction of the accessible pathways in genotype ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition that people typically inherit from their biological parents through their genes. Genetic testing can help identify people at risk of developing ...

Genetics play a role in low testosterone for some men, but underlying causes vary widely. Many genes influence testosterone ...

Familial dysautonomia (FD) is a rare genetic condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. It most often occurs in people with Ashkenazi Jewish or Eastern European Jewish heritage. Familial ...

Two months later, Gould began to experience a strange cascade of symptoms. His ankles swelled to the width of his calves. The right side of his face became so bloated that he could not open his eye.

Asperger’s, now referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), involves a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Asperger’s was once considered a distinct condition but is no longer ...