POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.

Johns Hopkins scientists develop mRNA "booster" as potential new way to treat rare genetic diseases marked by too low levels ...

Researchers at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's found that using exclusion-based criteria to refer infants ...

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died from a genetic disease called PolG, but experts hope his passing could bring more ...

The main causes of the genetic disorders are consanguineous marriages – inbreeding, and the high rate of, insufficient ...

New research uncovers how shared genes contribute to various psychiatric disorders. This breakthrough highlights the ...

Genetics plays a crucial role in the manifestation and progression of over 6,800 rare diseases, including but not limited to, genetic disorders, rare ...

A large genome-wide association study meta-analysis analyzed data on 42 female reproductive health diagnoses from the ...

With thousands of rare diseases affecting millions of families worldwide, one Tampa Bay lawmaker is taking action to position Florida as a national leader in genetic medicine.

Scientists identified 195 genetic risk loci across 42 female reproductive health conditions, revealing shared genetic pathways and developing a polygenic risk score for intrahepatic cholestasis of ...

Genetic screening can be a game-changer for women’s health, enabling proactive steps in preventing and managing diseases like ...