There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...

A stretch of viral DNA in the mouse genome gives cells in early-stage embryos the potential to become almost any cell type in ...

A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act ...

For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

Researchers from Radboud University Medical Center and University of Basel have discovered new genetic causes of inherited ...

Link found between super-agers, or people with exceptional longevity, to inherited DNA from Ice Age hunter-gatherer ...

A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older. Common genetic ...

An HIV-derived nucleoside therapy now treats rare genetic diseases by restoring mitochondrial DNA and improving muscle ...

Beachy Head woman grew up locally in Roman Britain, according to new genetic and chemical analysis of a 2,000-year-old ...