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Whether babies take their first steps at nine or 15 months depends on a lot of factors – including their genes, a new study has found. New parents wait with bated breath for their babies to begin ...

Why do some people feel chills when listening to music, reading poetry, or viewing a powerful work of art, while others do ...

Despite widespread misconceptions, eating disorders aren’t a choice, they’re serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. While social and environmental factors do influence someone’s risk of ...

Autism spectrum disorder, also known simply as autism or ASD, is a developmental disorder that can vary widely from one patient to another. It can affect how people behave, socialize, or communicate ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop ...

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A recent study analyzed individuals from diverse backgrounds and identified various genetic clusters involved in a broad range of biological mechanisms that may help explain ancestry-associated ...

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