Many women breathe a sigh of relief when they test negative for BRCA gene mutations, which raise the risk for breast, ovarian and other cancers. But that's not the end of the hereditary risk story.

Euan Ashley's lab explores the intricate interactions of gene variants. Tiny "typos," or genetic mutations, can sneak into ...

Geneticist Michael Berger and his colleagues are conducting research that brings together two related but historically separate fields: tumor sequencing and the study of inherited genetic mutations.

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A new AI model from Google DeepMind called AlphaGenome can predict how DNA mutations affect biological processes, helping pinpoint genes linked to diseases and speeding up drug discovery.

Two large-scale studies provide new data on genes, inherited variations, and de novo mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some of them are also associated with other neurological ...

No gene acts alone: interacting variants and protein partnerships can worsen, mask or even rescue disease risk, demanding ...

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive ...

Researchers discovered an example of convergent evolution in the Peruvian and Tibetan highlander communities. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

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, ...