Humans have a positive view of nature. But is this due to an approach we have learned while growing up, or is it something we are born with? The answer is 'Both', according to researchers. Humans have ...

In a new perspective article, researchers underscore the importance of integrating environmental effects into genetic research. The authors discuss how failure to do so can perpetuate deterministic ...

Identical and fraternal twins can provide insight into the effects of nature and nurture on factors such as eye color, intelligence, and autism. The environment can sometimes "override" genetic ...

Arun Durvasula has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Science. Sitting in my doctor’s examination room, I was surprised when she told me, “Genetics ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers represent a complex interplay of genetic mutations, epigenetic alterations, and environmental factors. The initiation and progression of these cancers are influenced by ...

Evidence for germination ecotypes within plant species often is based on differences in germination performance of seeds collected from natural populations. Several studies have shown, however, that ...

Identical and fraternal twins can provide insight into the effects of nature and nurture on factors such as eye color, intelligence, and autism. The environment can sometimes "override" genetic ...