The definition of heritability has been unique and clear, but its estimation and estimates vary across studies. Linear mixed model (LMM) and Haseman–Elston (HE) regression analyses are commonly used ...

Heritability is a fraught topic. It comes up repeatedly on this weblog, but even long time readers can be confused as to its implications, as evidenced by the incorrect inferences made from their own ...

Abstract: Several sexual selection models predict that females will obtain indirect genetic benefits by preferentially mating with males that transmit high‐quality genes to their offspring. However, ...

Although a family history of coronary or cerebrovascular disease usually receives equal weight when assessing risk, a new study suggests that family history may play a more important role in MI and ...