How much of our lifespan is written in our genes, and how much is sitting on our plates? A new analysis suggests that while ...

Scientists have mapped how genetics and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells. The discovery helps ...

Why does the same virus barely faze one person while sending another to the hospital? New research shows the answer lies in a molecular record etched into our immune cells by both our genes and our ...

The Life Sciences Graduate Recruitment Symposium connected undergraduate and master’s students with graduate pathways ...

Ageing is mostly hereditary, a conclusion that flies in the face of much conventional medical wisdom regarding dieting, exercising and healthy habits.

The Y chromosome is inherited only through the paternal line. Sons receive their Y chromosome exclusively from their father.