Inherited gene variations may dictate how cancers such as melanoma metastasize in an individual’s body, according to a new study.

Filaggrin gene defects may be linked to the development of eczema sooner than previously thought in newborn babies, based on information fro

A new study has identified areas in the human genome that are more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.

Risk for developing psoriasis increases by 9% for each increase in whole BMI number.

A major motivator for the investigators is the historical lack of diversity in genetics research. For example, the first major study on the

Twelve new genetic regions were identified in the study, increasing the number of specific genetic regions associated with acne to 15.

“[This is a] rare example of intense, ongoing adaptation in recent human history and is the first known example of adaptive gene flow at a p

The investigators also analyzed the effect of sun exposure on cell mutations. Very low doses of ultraviolet light—below sunburn level—were s