A reanalysis of whole-genome data from 130 children conceived after the Chernobyl disaster has identified a statistically ...

It took a while for the science to basically catch up to that suspicion.” In these types of “recessive” conditions, the ...

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff can’t get enough oxygen with each breath. Advanced cystic fibrosis makes even simple things like walking or showering arduous and exhausting. She has the most common fatal ...

A gene known as CTNNB1 encodes for a crucial protein called B-catenin, which has an important role in controlling tissue ...

Mutations are changes in the molecular 'letters' that make up the DNA code, the blueprint for all living cells. Some of these changes can have little effect, but others can lead to diseases, including ...

If an athlete can raise their population of red blood cells by a few percentage points, that represents a huge competitive ...

Rare genetic traits are features that are uncommon within the general population. They can lead to different observable features or to rare physical abilities. Rare genetic traits are typically ...

For most of my life, I thought cancer prevention for men was straightforward: don't smoke, eat a healthy diet, exercise, manage stress and get regular medical checkups. I assumed genetic testing for ...

Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide ...

Researchers have detected a human genetic variant that influences the sex ratio of children. Additionally, they found that many hidden genetic variants of sex ratio may exist in human populations.