Building on these human genetic findings, insitro’s CellML™ platform was used to screen genetically supported targets in primary human adipocytes using high-content imaging, transcriptomics, and ...

A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published Thursday in the journal Science ...

Madison’s new Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center discusses his aims for the center focusing on the role of metabolism in aging.

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Investigating context-specific genetic associations can lead to deeper understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying human traits. With this cross-journal Collection, the editors at Nature ...

The headline figure of lifespan being around “50% heritable” risks being misunderstood as meaning genes determine half of a person’s life chances. In reality, the genetic contribution for any given ...

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A team of researchers has conducted the largest and most comprehensive genome-wide association study (GWAS) to date of ...

Most research in human genetics has historically focused on people of European ancestries—a long-standing bias that may limit the accuracy of scientific predictions for people from other populations.