In this follow-up study, we make comparisons of the earlier and more recent methods regarding the linkage findings in pre-eclampsia. In particular, we wish to shed light on the assumed genetic ...

Bipolar affective disorder is a severe mood disorder that afflicts approximately 1% of the population worldwide. Twin and adoption studies have indicated that genetic factors contribute to the ...

In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists. Now, ...

Highly challenging to sequence and long overlooked, the human Y chromosome's contributions to health and disease remain largely unknown. A new paper that presents, for the first time, the complete ...

It’s been established that autoimmune diseases, including lupus, disproportionately affect women more than men, but researchers have long wondered why. In a new study, researchers found that the ...