Ever wondered why you react a certain way in stressful situations or why certain emotions hit you harder than others? Well, a lot of it can be traced back to your folks. While you might think you're ...

You can thank your parents for your eye and hair color, the shape of your nose, and maybe some of the health issues you might ...

Do you have your mom’s button nose? Did your dad pass on the curse of sneezing in bright sunlight? And where did your baby’s red, curly hair come from when there hasn’t been a redhead in your family ...

Rare genetic traits are features that are uncommon within the general population. They can lead to different observable features or to rare physical abilities. Rare genetic traits are typically ...

Maternal genetics extend far beyond mere aesthetics like eye color; they deeply influence our vitality, cognitive abilities, and resilience under pres ...

The human genome may have been sequenced, but we are still learning about how it works. One of the features of the genome scientists are still deciphering is epigenetics, which refers to the various ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. In Oscar Wilde’s celebrated 1895 comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, one of the protagonists ...

In this episode, Dr. Tina Lasisi walks us through how we genetically inherit skin color. Have you ever been convinced that you’re adopted because your parents have a radically different skin color?

Thalassemia trait means you carry the gene that causes the disease, but you don’t have the disease yourself. You likely won’t have symptoms or may have mild symptoms. Still, you can pass on the ...