The field of gene editing recently got a major boost from Massachusetts-based Beam Therapeutics, and the company’s Durham ...

Base editing corrected a mutation that causes macular degeneration, highlighting the potential of gene therapy to treat ...

A study published March 27 in the journal Science finds that a unique and ancient spate of genetic mutations was key to the ...

Marek’s disease can be pervasive in chicken houses. Chickens infected by this highly contagious viral disease often develop ...

Scientists have discovered that horses owe their legendary stamina to a unique genetic mutation. This mutation supercharges ...

An R75W mutation in the gap junction β2 (GJB2) gene causes severe fragmentation of gap junction plaques, connecting adjacent ...

By analyzing huge amounts of biological data, the use of machine learning accelerates the identification of critical control ...

Congenital hearing loss refers to impaired auditory function that occurs due to genetic causes. GJB2 is the gene responsible ...

A surprising mix of inherited and de novo mutations in 60 genes contribute to 10 percent of CHD cases. Many of these same ...

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

Learn how to navigate cystic fibrosis care with confidence, from treatments and school plans to building a supportive medical ...