A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...

In 1963, researchers unearthed two Stone Age skeletons that were buried in an embraced position in a cave in Italy. Now, DNA ...

Researchers identified the earliest case of a genetic disease with the help of DNA: ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Center have identified genetic variants associated ...

A rare form of diabetes affecting newborn babies and caused by a genetic disorder has been discovered by scientists in the UK and Belgium.

Virginia Tech researchers discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children suffering from a rare genetic disease earlier. Their findings were published recently in ...

Superheroes are born out of diversity, with unique genetic traits that make them stand out of the crowd. Well, whether or not you've seen them, there are real-life superheroes that walk among us every ...

A double burial found in southern Italy more than 60 years ago has just yielded a striking new secret: ancient DNA has confirmed a rare inherited form of dwarfism in a teenage girl who lived around 12 ...

An illustration of the genetic and expression map of the PWS critical region (15q11-q13). This figure illustrates the genomic structure of the PWS critical region on chromosome 15, showing the ...

Personalized medicine is gaining momentum today, allowing a person’s genetic makeup to help guide clinical decisions that are ...

Domestic cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world. Their mysterious nature, grace and unique character make them special human companions. However, for these pets to remain healthy and live ...