Hundreds of inherited metabolic disorders have been identified, and new ones continue to be discovered. Some of the more common and important genetic metabolic disorders include: Lysosomal storage ...

This rare genetic condition causes hyperflexible joints, fragile skin, and possibly other symptoms, depending on which of 13 ...

A seminal study has uncovered a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). The discovery offers both closure and hope to potentially thousands of families worldwide who have long been ...

Certain common genetic changes might make some people with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study.

A Series in The Lancet Neurology provides state-of-the-art reviews covering clinical and scientific evidence on the four most common genetic subtypes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), caused by ...

Variants in genes encoding common components of the growth hormone ... Primordial dwarfism is a group of genetic disorders characterized by severe growth arrest that begins before birth and ...

Wilson's disease is a rare genetic disorder where the body cannot properly eliminate excess copper, causing it to build up in ...

From uncovering hidden genetic risks to developing predictive tools, this landmark study reveals how your DNA could shape the future of reproductive health—and what that means for millions of ...

Although sedentary behavior may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, ...

Scientists at The Jackson Laboratory have discovered how aging blood stem cells acquire mutations that give them a growth ...