Following a 10-day trial costing each side an estimated £350,000, the Honourable Mr Justice Michael Green said in his judgment: “It is unfortunate to say the least that this case has had to come to ...

In India, Muslim personal law governs Muslims' succession and inheritance according to the Quran and Hadith. Even though such rules provide clarity, they leave a person with not much scope to ...

University of Vermont Professor Melissa Pespeni led a research team that explored how tiny sea creatures evolve. Her discovery provides hope that organisms in the ocean my be more resilient to the ...

How fast does the human genome change? Scientists have attempted to answer this question by studying mutation rates over several generations, and they found that some parts of the human genome tend to ...

Ever feel like you’ve had one cup too many? Of coffee, that is. Or, honestly, the first cup might already feel like overkill for your nervous system and stress levels. So, is drinking coffee a ...

I've lost count of how many movies I've seen since the '90s. In recent years, I've started watching flicks from the '70s and '60s. And I think I'll be having a go at the '50s and '40s quite soon. I'm ...

Among the major scientific discoveries, that of genetics has revolutionized our vision of the living world. Scientists now have access to the blueprints of many living beings, from the smallest ...

Data from an observational study suggest that a disabling, sometimes chronic disorder known as complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS-1) may have a genetic background. Researchers headed by a ...

Understanding the genetic factors that contribute to hip pain could one day lead to more effective treatments, say researchers who have linked a dozen genetic variants to this common condition. More ...

The reasons why people attempt suicide include triggers like trauma and stress, as well as inherited genetic factors. A new study has identified 12 DNA variants, or variations in the human genetic ...

You are what you eat—and what you eat may be encoded in your DNA. Studies have indicated that your genetics play a role in determining the foods you find delicious or disgusting. But exactly how big a ...