The small study in patients with a rare disorder that causes liver and lung damage showed the potential for precisely ...

Researchers say they may have finally discovered the key genetic change that enabled all of modern human speech.

Scottish fold cats are an absolutely adorable cat breed. However, the same genetic mutation that causes those cute folded ...

Gene mutations in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells can guide treatment options, and machine learning can rapidly guess the ...

POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.

Genetic testing helps identify hereditary cancer risks, with 5-10% of cancers caused by inherited mutations. Early detection ...

Early research shows a one-time gene therapy has potential for addressing both the liver and lung disease that patients with ...

You may scarcely notice it, but much of what you do every day requires your brain to engage in perceptual learning. To safely ...

A recent review published in the journal Engineering delves into the significant advancements and potential of CRISPR ...

X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency disease (X-SCID) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by profound defects in ...

Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a ...

By Gina Kolata Researchers have corrected a disease-causing gene mutation with a single infusion carrying a treatment that precisely targeted the errant gene. This was the first time a mutated ...