UCLA Health researchers have created a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development, providing new insights ...

Cancer cells carry thousands of mutations, but not all mutations are created equal. Some make tumors highly visible to the ...

Researchers have created the first complete map showing how hundreds of mutations in a key cancer gene affect tumor growth.

Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer gene influence tumor growth ...

Labrador retrievers are dogs that are known as friendly and outgoing companions that are good for families. They are larger dogs that usually weigh between 55 and 80 pounds. New research has ...

Scientists have identified a genetic mutation in a gene called SHLP2, which encodes for a microprotein in mitochondria, and can reduce a carrier's likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease by 50 ...

The prothrombin gene mutation increases your risk of severe blood clots. Medications, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce this risk. The prothrombin gene plays a crucial ...

A hallmark of Parkinson's disease is the buildup of Lewy bodies—misfolded clumps of the protein known as alpha-synuclein.

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a promising gene-editing therapy that directly corrects a genetic mutation responsible for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common ...

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, ...

The DNA of Chernobyl cleanup workers showed mutations caused by radiation that were also evident in the genes of their ...