New twin research shows that innate IQ plays a major role in predicting your future socioeconomic status. The study, which follows twins during the crucial early adult years, reinforces the view that ...

Genetic testing is helping doctors identify rare diseases earlier, opening the door to treatment options before symptoms appear.

Every time a virus invades a person, it collides with thousands of years of human history. A study led by researchers at the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dario Sabaghi covers the cannabis industry with a focus on Europe. A massive genetic study has found key genes linked to cannabis ...

A groundbreaking international study has uncovered striking genetic differences in how women and men experience depression, and it could help explain why women are diagnosed with the condition at ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop ...

Smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer. But a growing number of people who have never smoked are now being ...