POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.

Supporting children with genetic diseases is “crucial”, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Saturday.Speaking at an event held to mark World Rare Disease day, he said the event “highlights the ...

Here, experts explain genetics in Alzheimer’s and dementia, including if it’s hereditary, how to lower your risk, and ...

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died from a genetic disease called PolG, but experts hope his passing could bring more ...

Rare diseases - a medical condition so obscure that even your doctor has to Google. Despite their name, these diseases ...

Johns Hopkins scientists develop mRNA "booster" as potential new way to treat rare genetic diseases marked by too low levels ...

Danon disease is a rare but serious cardiomyopathy that drastically reduces life expectancy. Male patients infrequently live ...

Scientists say a concerning genetic mutation has appeared in H5N1 bird flu infected cats living in a New Jersey suburb of New ...

Despite insufficient evidence to support direct-to-consumer genetic testing in routine clinical care, cardiovascular clinicians increasingly face questions about its utility and interpretation because ...

Cuts to NIH funding for biostatistical research would erode the United States' competitive edge, hindering the health, ...

A new international study has identified key genetic factors that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering ...