Scientists with the NIH-backed SMaHT Network are mapping every DNA mutation in the human body, creating a groundbreaking ...

The genetic mutation makes the FasL protein vulnerable to being disabled by plasmin -- a tumour-associated enzyme. This ...

A recent research finding adds to evidence that brain inflammation is a major driver of neurodegenerative disorders such as ...

The BRCA cancer gene mutation runs in Kiranjeet Kaur’s family. Her sister was diagnosed around the same time, and her three ...

Dealing with these decisions isn’t easy while undergoing cancer treatment. But yes, it’s completely understandable to ...

A researcher says the experimental use of gene therapy for a rare inherited disorder is saving almost as much money for ...

(Top) Point mutations (red star) in the DNA give rise to mutant mRNA and polypeptides that either misfold and are degraded—resulting in loss‐of‐function—or evade quality control to ...

A new gene therapy has shown promising results in restoring hearing to children, teens, and even a young adult born with a ...

Director Gareth Edwards and screenwriter David Koepp give EW the inside scoop on creating these prehistoric monsters.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ deer program specialist, Brent Rudolph, has stated that there is “no biological reason to protect the genetic trait that causes a deer to be all-white or ...

It follows a previous report showing that the Werner syndrome protein WRN and its interacting protein WRNIP1 are indispensable for translesion DNA synthesis (TLS) by Y-family DNA polymerases (Pols).

Scientists identified 473 human genes that act as genetic “on/off switches,” shaping disease risk through tissue-specific or ...