ALSF's Crazy 8 Initiative is funding a research project examining newborn screening for a genetic predisposition to cancer.

A genetic predisposition for sleep problems such as insomnia has been found repeatedly in studies of adults, leaving scientists wondering whether the same phenomenon occurs among children.

For people with a genetic predisposition to higher HDL, it may be about balance. HDL is sometimes called “good” cholesterol because it helps the body get rid of “bad” cholesterol ...

A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that older adults with a genetic predisposition for ADHD and higher levels of beta-amyloid could be at a higher risk of cognitive decline ...

Genetic predisposition for schizophrenia and frequent use of cannabis both independently corresponded with an increased likelihood of developing psychosis, results of a case-control study showed.

Brain structures which could predict an individual's predisposition to accidental awareness under anaesthetic have been identified by neuroscientists. Brain structures which could predict an ...