Knowing how human DNA changes over generations is essential to estimating genetic disease risks and understanding how we ...

As the world heats up, vast numbers of microbes frozen in vast amounts of ice are set to thaw. We must prepare ...

Traditionally, viruses have been thought of as a burden that cause disease. Now, viruses are being harnessed to tackle ...

Presymptomatic testing for Huntington disease (HD) has been available for much longer than testing for most other human genetic diseases. A cross-sectional survey addressing perceived genetic ...

Groundbreaking longevity research initiative brings together leading scientists and institutions to decode the genetic basis ...

Rare diseases are in their majority of genetic origin. They also are very severe, degenerative, life threatening, progressive diseases, with very high social impact on families and patients.

The risk of cancer goes up with age, in part because aging impedes the body's ability to detect and destroy cells with ...

DNA found in museum pieces could provide a unique opportunity to study the history and spread of infectious diseases, ...

Developments in genomics are enabling the rise of personalised medicine, with therapies tailored specifically for individuals ...

Scientists have the technology to grow humans in Petri dishes, but they say there are better uses for it: to combat aging.

Genetic testing involves the detection of specific alleles, mutations, genotypes or karyotypes that are associated with heritable traits, diseases or predispositions to disease for the individual ...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought life-changing disruptions to people around the world and has turned the typical vaccine R&D process on its head. A combination of urgent need, unprecedented ...