The Fulani have long intrigued social anthropologists with their complex cultural heritage. They raise mainly cattle, goats ...

As US President Donald Trump takes aim at the Smithsonian Institution for "anti-American ideology", Adam Rutherford examines ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Your genetics (traits passed from parents to children) and family history can ...

Consumers have been trading their DNA for a personal genetic history lesson with 23andMe since 2007. The company has since become extremely ...

Their complex genetic diversity from different sources mirrors their ability to assimilate diverse cultural elements. It suggests a history of surviving challenging environments and health threats.

There is a high incidence of malaria in the Sahel belt. The genetic study of the Fulani tells us more about their biological history as a population and enriches our understanding of their ...

Genetic factors are thought to play a major role in the development of autism – but for decades what they are has proven elusive. Now scientists are starting to uncover clues.

Following a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, while limiting consumption of red and processed meats, ...

GenomeIndia project publishes preliminary findings from sequencing 10,000 Indian genomes, highlighting unique genetic ...

Their complex genetic diversity from different sources mirrors their ability to assimilate diverse cultural elements. It suggests a history of surviving challenging environments and health threats.

A UK study found that using a polygenic risk score to identify men at highest genetic risk of prostate cancer significantly ...