Genetic changes that create ever-expanding numbers of identical sperm cells are more widespread than previously thought, ...

A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in brain tumors ...

Researchers have refined a powerful DNA sequencing tool that can uncover hidden mutations that occur naturally in our bodies ...

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 ...

Parkinson's disease causes both movement and cognitive deficits, and for a long time both were thought to be caused by the ...

A study demonstrates that the 'previous state' of blood stem cells plays a decisive role in the subtype of leukemia that develops. The new technique, called STRACK, allows monitoring of the evolution ...

An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...