A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly ...

A recent study finds that certain psychiatric disorders have considerable genetic overlap. But these genes aren’t the whole ...

Rare genetic disorders are typically caused by a variant in a single gene. It is estimated that there are over 7000 such conditions, meaning that although individually rare, they are collectively ...

Gene editing has moved from theory to bedside with a speed that would have seemed impossible a decade ago. A new wave of ...

Inherited platelet disorders represent a heterogeneous group of genetic conditions that affect the number, size, or function of platelets, with clinical manifestations ranging from mild mucocutaneous ...

This year saw notable progress in head and neck cancers, Huntington's disease, personalized genetic therapy, and heart ...

Precision medicine has revolutionized the landscape of neurological care, shifting from “one-size-fits-all” approaches to ...

We know that the genes we're born with contribute to the risk of psychiatric disorders during our lifetimes, and a new study ...

As newborn screening and rapid DNA sequencing become routine, we are poised to catch and treat inherited diseases at their earliest stages. Today, we can intervene in the first days or weeks of life.

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

A new study challenges what's long been assumed about genetic variants thought to always cause inherited blindness.

Certain rare genetic disorders may cause a child to develop obesity. Health experts may refer to these conditions as syndromic childhood obesity. They may affect a child’s metabolism or cause them to ...