As modern medicine leaps forward in its ability to quickly and more affordably run genetic disease risk tests, ethical ...

Chinese researchers have developed a novel and highly efficient mitochondrial capsule transplantation therapy, achieving the safe and efficient transplantation of healthy mitochondria into cells and ...

The FDA proposes new rules allowing mutation-specific gene therapies to qualify for approval despite extremely small patient populations.

Genetic testing in India is transforming preventive healthcare by identifying disease risks early, enabling personalised ...

"It's a slow-moving train wreck," Mike Graglia says about his 12-year-old son Tony's rare genetic disease with no cure. Caused by a tiny fluke of nature—a mutation in a gene known as a SYNGAP1—the non ...

A sweeping genetic analysis reveals when obesity is the common thread linking chronic diseases, and when other biology is to blame. Study: Genetics identifies obesity as a shared risk factor for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Juergen Eckhardt leads Bayer’s impact investment unit, Leaps by Bayer. Dr. David Liu, pictured with former lab members Holly Rees ...

Scientists in China have developed a "capsule" delivery system to transplant healthy mitochondria into diseased cells, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease, rare ...

Wounded and elderly patients are being evacuated by train from embattled east Ukraine - Copyright AFP Ishara S. KODIKARA Wounded and elderly patients are being ...

Researchers analyze 2.2 million genomes to show that addiction risk is primarily driven by broad genes affecting brain wiring and impulse control, not drug-specific traits.

"Watching my mom die of ALS was one of the most awful things I’ve gone through. I don’t want my children to see me suffer ...

Domestic cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world. Their mysterious nature, grace and unique character make them special human companions. However, for these pets to remain healthy and live ...