Genetics alone may shape certain traits, such as eye and hair color, or susceptibility to certain types of disease. However, ...

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 ...

All people have two copies of every gene – one copy inherited from each parent. The NF1 gene mutation is dominant, which means that only one of the two copies of the gene needs to have the mutation to ...

An expert has shed light on the question of whether cognitive decline can be inherited, at a time when over six million Americans are living with dementia. Dr Kellyn Lee, a research fellow and ...

Experts say the research could reveal more about the role of genetics in autism and lead to more personalized care. A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with ...

BENGALURU: Gone are the days when a heart attack or cancer were associated with stress, unhealthy lifestyle and bad eating ...

Research in C. elegans shows that longevity-related changes in lysosomes can be passed from parents to offspring ...

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition. It affects millions in the US. The body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells. So, daily insulin therapy is essential. Researchers are ...

A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern ...

A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with identifiable symptom clusters and lifetime trajectories. Researchers then linked each group to specific biological ...