Epigenetic changes do not alter the genetic code itself, but by changing how DNA is organized within the cell, epigenetic ...

Often likened to mermaids in media reports and popular culture, South Korea’s famed Haenyeo (“sea women”) spend much of the ...

New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime ...

New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime ...

New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women.

Genetic testing for hereditary cancer unexpectedly uncovered a case of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), highlighting the need ...

Readers respond to an article about gene editing and object to cuts in research funding. Also: The Covid vaccine; Senator ...

Genetic defects are exceedingly common, which is not surprising considering just how many cells make up our bodies, including our reproductive cells. While most of these defects have no or only ...

Researchers have identified how variations in a gene called TRIO can influence brain functions and result in distinct ...

A new rapid blood test for newborns could potentially detect genetic mutations linked to thousands of rare diseases all at ...

Environmental factors such as lifestyle and the medications you take influence the effects your genes have on your body — and can clarify how diseases develop.

Explore 5 rare genetic and neurological disorders named after pioneering women in medicine, highlighting their significant ...