People with diseases caused by rare mutations have fewer options and poorer prospects than other patients despite rapid ...

Early humans' mastery of fire may have triggered genetic changes that help heal minor burns but complicate recovery from ...

The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg.

Imagine a single genetic mutation, tucked deep within our DNA, forever changing the course of human history. Could a tiny ...

Researchers have developed a new gene expression atlas to map how abnormal differentiation of hematopoietic cells can lead to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Discover how the genetics behind your eye color connects to various health conditions, from melanoma risk to pain ...

Many diseases are caused by a missing or defective copy of a single gene. For decades, scientists have been working on gene ...

New research has revealed an incredible discovery: modern humans carry 20% of their genetic material from a mysterious ...

As tariffs, HHS workforce cuts and the ouster of CBER Director Peter Marks threaten the “lifeblood” of the cell and gene ...

In the full study, conducted in collaboration with the Castiglione Lab at Vanderbilt University and partially funded by the ...

Researchers at Mass General Brigham discovered that interactions between immune cells and brain cells play a key role in ...

The causes of Alzheimer’s disease have long puzzled researchers, especially when most older adults show signs of the illness ...