On average throughout the world men are taller than women, but why is this? Researchers now believe they have the answer, uncovering a key genetic mechanism behind this specific contrast in humans.

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Novo Nordisk, the maker of weight management drugs Wegovy and Saxenda, has previously outlined a “mission to defeat obesity” by digging into its underlying biological causes, seeking to reduce stigma ...

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing β-cells in the pancreas. Yet, not all patients lose insulin function at the same pace. Understanding ...

The blurred lines between conditions such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia may finally have a genetic explanation. A new study, applying advanced genomic statistical methods to data from over ...

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Researchers identify genetic markers that predict the rate of β-cell failure in type 1 diabetes, facilitating earlier, personalized care strategies Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition ...