Researchers have used a new human reference genome, which includes many duplicated and repeat sequences left out of the original human genome draft, to identify genes that make the human brain ...

When a supercentenarian, someone who is older than 110 years old, is interviewed, they are inevitably asked to share their tips for longevity. But what if their secret could be studied scientifically?

Researchers in Moncton are studying 60 people in each of the seven health zones in New Brunswick to find common variants in their genes. The hope is that medical teams will be able to use the ...