A newly identified and rare genetic variant slows the growth of mutated blood stem cells and reduces the risk of leukemia.

Bored Panda has curated a list of people with rare physical traits that might make you do a double take. From extra or ...

Genetic mutations aren't always a bad thing. A groundbreaking new study suggests that mutations on a single gene may actually be beneficial when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. For the study, Dr.

Less than 30% of people with certain genetic variants go blind, despite the faulty genes previously being thought to cause ...

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H.

Take a look back at the genetics stories that resonated most with readers this year. M uch of what shapes people’s lives ...

A man sits outside and holds a slim menthol cigarette between his fingers. Close-up with focus on the cigarette. The study provided a comprehensive examination of how lifestyle and environmental ...

What Is the MTHFR Gene Mutation? The MTHFR gene mutation is a variation in the MTHFR gene. This gene normally tells your body how to make the MTHFR protein. You need this protein to process folate, ...

Genetic disorders can occur due to mutations in one gene (monogenic), multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance), and mutation in one or more chromosomes. Point mutations are where one nucleotide in ...

New genetic evidence links higher BMI and IBD to hidradenitis suppurativa risk, while smoking remains unclear. Read more.

Conjuring evidence out of the air may someday be possible in criminal investigations, thanks to ongoing research on the ...