More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...

A rare form of diabetes affecting newborn babies and caused by a genetic disorder has been discovered by scientists in the UK ...

Two of Opus's seven gene therapy assets are in clinical trials, with additional programs expected to enter the clinic.

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is proud to offer a convenient, affordable, and accurate genetic testing option for men and ...

For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

Scientists discovered that aging DNA repeats expand at wildly different speeds—and in some people, the consequences can be devastating. A sweeping genetic study drawing on data from more than 900,000 ...

Meet the luckiest people on Earth — individuals carrying a rare genetic mutation that prevents wrinkles from forming even as they age well into their 80s. These genetic lottery winners have provided ...

Many people are familiar with histamine, a biological molecule that serves as a key driver of allergic reactions and other ...

Researchers identified a new genetic mutation that may allow some people to survive, even thrive, on three hours of sleep. The mutation is called SIK3-N783Y. Scientists said mice test subjects ...

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) comprises a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders that are mainly characterised by progressive spasticity and weakness of the lower limbs. Recent ...

An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

Horses possess a rare genetic peculiarity. This adaptation partly explains their exceptional endurance without compromising their cellular health. A team of researchers has identified a mutation in ...