Four decades have passed since cochlear implants gave infants born deaf the ability to hear. Now, gene therapy promises to ...

Researchers have identified specific genes containing rare mutations that significantly increase the likelihood of developing ...

Genetic disorders can occur due to mutations in one gene (monogenic), multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance), and mutation in one or more chromosomes. Point mutations are where one nucleotide in ...

Scientists have revealed parts of the genome that are especially vulnerable to mutations that occur very early on in ...

New research published in Nature Communications has linked a normal cellular process to an accumulation of DNA mutations in ...

A team of Indian researchers has identified a rare USP18 gene mutation linked to recurrent neurological decline in ...

Meet the luckiest people on Earth — individuals carrying a rare genetic mutation that prevents wrinkles from forming even as they age well into their 80s. These genetic lottery winners have provided ...

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, ...

Scientists have discovered a rare new cat coat color called salmiak, or salty liquorice, caused by a genetic mutation. This ...