For centuries, we’ve thought of these changes as part of the "genetic lottery," something we can't control. Science is now ...

What makes every person unique? Part of the answer is in our genes.

Devin Sidell wanted to make a movie about her experience having a preventative double mastectomy after her mother was ...

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

A research group from the National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) has found that an alteration in the POT1 gene prevents lung tissue from regenerating, which over time makes breathing difficult. 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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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