Scientists have discovered how mutations in a specific gene drive the rare developmental disorder Weaver syndrome, which is ...

It may be time to rethink certain genetic mutations associated with two devastating neurodegenerative disorders—amyotrophic ...

While prophylactic treatment is the standard treatment for severe hemophilia, its implementation can be complicated in ...

A groundbreaking study recently featured in Science Translational Medicine and reported by Science Alert has brought ...

Gene mutations aren’t only inherited — they can also happen later in life, sometimes leading to a condition named VEXAS ...

In a global first, scientists have used advanced base editing to repair a deadly gene mutation in a newborn, marking a major leap forward in the treatment of rare inherited metabolic diseases ...

Mutations in the CASK gene, which encodes a multidomain scaffolding protein critical for neuronal development and synaptic organisation, have been increasingly implicated in a broad spectrum of ...

For some people, the quest to lose weight feels like a constant struggle. Now, scientists have revealed that a newly discovered 'fat gene' could be to blame.

What to know about the new affordable BRCA gene test Here is what women should know about the newly-launched, user-friendly, at-home, BRCA genetic mutation test.

Researchers recently renewed calls for all prospective parents to be offered testing for gene mutations that could be transferred to their child. This came after a study published in the journal ...