An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, ...

Chromosomes are tightly coiled structures in each of your cells that contain DNA, the code for all life. DNA is organized in segments on chromosomes called genes. Humans typically have 46 chromosomes ...

Genetics is the study of genes and how they influence characteristics and health. Through a variety of technological methods, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices, it is possible to alter some ...

Obesity is often a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. Genetics can influence metabolic pathways, appetite control, and energy storage. Leptin resistance can lead to increased appetite and ...

New Delhi: In India, increasing awareness about maternal and child health has brought genetic counseling into focus for expectant parents. Genetic counseling helps couples understand the risk of ...