To what extent can our intestinal microbiota predict the risk of developing diseases? In the case of multifactorial diseases, bacterial taxa alone do not provide much information, according to a study ...

Genes can influence our susceptibility to various diseases. Some conditions are genetically inherited, passing from one generation to the next. Genetic disorders result from mutations or changes in ...

You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this ...

From cystic fibrosis to sickle cell disease, Down syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome, these are some examples of genetic illnesses you should be aware of. You should also know that breast cancer, ...