A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...

The DNA of Chernobyl cleanup workers showed mutations caused by radiation that were also evident in the genes of their ...

Despite decades of research, scientists struggle to understand the mental health implications of DNA. Researchers were able ...

Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer gene influence tumor growth ...

A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published Thursday in the journal Science ...

Mapping diverse mutations within a cancer hotspot revealed that distinct variants drive tumor growth to different extents, which could guide anticancer therapies.

UCLA Health researchers have created a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development, providing new insights ...

This photo provided by Emily’s Entourage in April 2025 shows Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, who has cystic fibrosis caused by a rare genetic mutation, during a trip to Maine. (Emily’s Entourage via AP) Emily ...

Genetic ancestry plays a key role in determining the behavior of head and neck tumors and may help explain why African-American patients survive for half as long as their counterparts of European ...

Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among ...

Lifespan may be up to 55% heritable, according to new research.

INHERIT® genetic predictions identify genetics for productivity and health during critical phase in beef herd rebuilding.