New research published in Molecular Neurodegeneration has revealed that mutations in three genes known to cause familial ...

People with diseases caused by rare mutations have fewer options and poorer prospects than other patients despite rapid ...

An advanced genomic analysis of a multigenerational family is providing new knowledge about genetic mutations and their ...

is one example. Individuals who have an affected parent have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene mutation for HD and have the option to pursue genetic testing. [24] A person who has the HD ...

Some lucky people have rare genetic mutations that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep, while the rest of us need around eight hours to function. Now, researchers have ...

Affected populations: Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare genetic disorder that makes people's skin extremely ... Causes: XP is ...

In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), certain recurrent genetic alterations are known to influence disease progression and ...

Mutations may be unknown because of a lack of genetic testing in places such as ... but inequities remain. For example, comprehensive data about cystic fibrosis is scarce among African populations ...

Mutations may be unknown because of a lack of genetic testing in places such as ... but inequities remain. For example, comprehensive data about cystic fibrosis is scarce among African populations ...