A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...

Despite decades of research, scientists struggle to understand the mental health implications of DNA. Researchers were able ...

Flinders University researchers have discovered a rare genetic mutation that could explain why some people do not respond to ...

Scientists analyzing ancient DNA from a 12,000-year-old double burial in southern Italy uncovered genetic evidence of a rare inherited growth disorder in two closely related prehistoric individuals. A ...

A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published ...

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

Mapping diverse mutations within a cancer hotspot revealed that distinct variants drive tumor growth to different extents, which could guide anticancer therapies.

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 ...

Gene regulation is far more predictable than previously believed, scientists conclude after developing the deep learning ...

Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among ...

INHERIT® genetic predictions identify genetics for productivity and health during critical phase in beef herd rebuilding.