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

Advances in the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR-Cas9 over the past 15 years have yielded important new insights into the roles that specific genes play in many diseases. But to date this ...

Federal funding for biomedical research pays off by enabling basic discoveries that lead to lifesaving treatments, writes ...

But to date this technology - which allows scientists to use a "guide" RNA to modify DNA sequences and evaluate the effects - ...

This surge reflects the increasing reliance on genetic diagnostics for identifying hereditary diseases, guiding cancer ...

Supporting children with genetic diseases is “crucial”, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Saturday.Speaking at an ...

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

Johns Hopkins Medicine laboratory scientists say they have developed a potential new way to treat a variety of rare genetic ...

Gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, and preterm birth can be warning signs that a mother has a genetic ...

A new study suggests early detection improves outcomes, but metabolic episodes in the first days of life still prove ...