Retinoblastoma develops when cells in the retina begin to grow uncontrollably due to a genetic mutation One of the most common and ... the child’s life and preserving their vision Trending Photos ...

Rapidly mutating DNA regions were mapped using a multi-generational family and advanced sequencing tools. Understanding how ...

For the first time, doctors have created a customized treatment using the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as ...

Scientists sprinted to create personalized medicine for baby KJ powered by CRISPR, a powerful gene-editing technology that ...

The technique used on a 9½-month-old boy with a rare condition has the potential to help people with thousands of other ...

An odd-looking snake found in an Arizona home’s backyard has become a subject of debate on social media after closer ...

The genome structure—how genes are organized within DNA sequences in an organism—is fundamental to the processes and ...

Without 8 or 9 hours of sleep, most of us end up staggering around like zombies. But according to a new study, some people ...

Fanconi anemia is an aggressive, life-threatening disorder. Most individuals living with this rare genetic condition, characterized by bone marrow failure and cancer predisposition, survive into ...

A new study identifies a rare gene mutation that may explain why some people naturally function on just a few hours of sleep.

Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation in wild jaguars, sparking a heated debate: should we intervene and preserve this mutation, or allow natural selection to take its course? As we face ...

Some scientists point to genetic quirks called mutations as possible triggers for its unexpected look. Genes involved in ...