A genetic deletion responsible for the rare “salmiak” pattern in cats has been identified, revealing new information about ...

Researchers in Berlin have used base editing to repair mutations that cause the kidney disorder ADPKD in cells from both mice ...

Did you know that some cancers can be passed down from generation to generation? Thanks to advances in genetics, it is now ...

Dr. Ambroise Wonkam discusses the role of genetic modifiers in sickle cell disease and their impact on patient care in ...

In a major step toward treating rare neurological diseases, scientists have used gene editing to correct mutations inside the ...

Some lucky people have rare genetic mutations that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep, while the rest of us need around eight hours to function. Now, researchers have ...

How do cells know what they should become as the body develops? Biological development depends crucially on spatial patterns: ...

To make horses rideable during domestication, people may have inadvertently targeted a mutation in horses to strengthen their backs and their balance.

Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings ...

Further examinations revealed that the golden retriever TNNI3 mutation is autosomal recessive. This means that each parent ...

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 ...

Researchers at Mass General Brigham in Boston have designed a custom gene editing technique that corrected the mutation ...