common variants

Along with budding blossoms, sniffles and sneezing are another right of spring for millions of people with common allergies, and for humans it’s more than just a runny nose.Dandelion seeds...

A new study found that many common genetic variants together explain why migraines cluster in some families.The study, lead by scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, the Broad...

For decades, a patient’s family health history has been a keystone to any wellness plan. A simple record of medical conditions your siblings, your parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents struggled...

SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may...