The video outlines research on paternal genetic influences across everyday traits and health, highlighting relevance for ...

Her laugh. Her love of chocolate. Her heirloom pearl necklace… There are plenty of wonderful things our moms might pass down ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever wondered why you react a certain way in stressful situations or why certain emotions hit you harder than others? Well, a lot ...

Behavioral similarities between parents and their offspring are less marked than is often suggested, a new study shows. People are only slightly more likely to share personality traits with their ...

Based on genetic studies, scientists estimate that 30% to 60% of your personality is inheritable. Research also suggests that significant personality changes tend to occur between ages 20 to 40. Were ...

The human genome may have been sequenced, but we are still learning about how it works. One of the features of the genome scientists are still deciphering is epigenetics, which refers to the various ...

Children often mirror their parents' habits, talents, and tempers. This familiar observation is highlighted by the French ...

Thalassemia trait means you carry the gene that causes the disease, but you don’t have the disease yourself. You likely won’t have symptoms or may have mild symptoms. Still, you can pass on the ...