As more people start to opt for genetic carrier testing ahead of conception, doctors and parents-to-be are facing difficult ...

The origins of variation in the human genome revealed that advances in cognitive abilities likely led to our vulnerability to ...

Researchers at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim, together with international partners, have ...

New research has uncovered shared patterns between ribosomal RNAs and genes linked to brain disorders, including autism, ...

RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) is a powerful tool in diagnosing Mendelian disorders, but the optimized sequencing depth for this technology has not yet ...

Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder causing widespread suffering, particularly in marginalised communities, where ...

Hominids experienced lead exposure as far back as 2-million years ago, new research finds, challenging the theory that the ...

One of the most revolutionary tools in cutting-edge medicine is a molecular scalpel so precise that it can modify defective ...

Genetic screening can mean that people at risk of type 1 diabetes get earlier treatment and better outcomes This article is ...

It's estimated that nearly 30% of people who try cannabis will go on to develop a substance use disorder associated with it.

University of California San Diego of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have ...