Researchers find rare genetic mutation doesn't always result in blood cancer

Researchers have found that a genetic mutation associated with a rare group of blood cancers does not always result in ...

Scientists Uncover a Rare Genetic Key to Longevity That Could Delay Chronic Disease by 13 Years

Researchers recently identified 12 genetic variants linked to longer lives, potentially paving the way for anti-aging ...
Nature

These ‘master’ proteins protect us from deadly mutations — and could inspire new drugs

Biology has clever ways to mask the effects of potentially harmful gene mutations. Scientists are investigating how this ...

Integrating genetic origin data with tumor analyses enables better prediction of survival

New research to be presented today at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics shows that a cancer ...

Mikhail Kolmogorov

Most genetic testing of cancer cells focuses on individual point mutations, single spots in the genome where a base pair has ...
The Conversation

1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine

Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide ...
Soy Carmín

As the Y Chromosome Shrinks, What Will the Future of Men Look Like?

Taking a close look at our genetic blueprint reveals a surprising evolutionary drama that is unfolding right inside our cells ...

Hidden Damage From Youth May Explode Into Disease Later in Life

Scientists say aging may expose decades of hidden damage, helping trigger diseases that seem to appear out of nowhere in ...