Researchers have discovered genetic mutations in frequent blood donors that may promote the production of healthy cells ...

Being born with a heart defect may be associated with an increased cancer risk for babies and their moms, according to new ...

Mutated H5N1 Bird Flu Found in Cats: Scientists have identified a genetic mutation in two infected cats that is linked to ...

A child with a rare genetic disorder — spinal muscular atrophy type I — was treated prenatally for the first time. Courtesy of Jakob Owens  via Unsplash During an amniocentesis test, a long, thin ...

Many people who have struggled with their weight have been told to “eat less and move more.” Others have spent years juggling ...

A sedentary lifestyle such as watching TV (two or more hours daily) may be a key factor in the risk of developing heart and blood vessel diseases, according to an analysis of health records from a ...

Even though he teaches biostatistics at the University of Michigan, Michael Boehnke never originally intended to work in ...

Is our lifespan primarily dictated by our genetics, or do our behaviour and environment play the more important role?

Experts reveal that while Alzheimer's has genetic links, these 5 proven brain-boosting strategies can help reduce your risk ...

Research projects Parkinson's disease cases to increase 112 percent by 2050, with experts identifying 8 warning signs for ...

Scientists have uncovered new genetic clues behind the extraordinary lifespan of the Greenland shark, a species that can live ...

Researchers have deepened our understanding of two of the five members of the CDKL family of genes, CDKL2 and CDKL1. They show that variants in these genes can lead to neurodevelopmental conditions, ...