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

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

Researchers have significantly expanded the understanding of the genetic causes of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart ...

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 ...

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

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

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

Despite insufficient evidence to support direct-to-consumer genetic testing in routine clinical care, cardiovascular ...

Prince Frederik, 22, was a founder and the creative director of a foundation that raised awareness of POLG disorder.

Genetic testing for hereditary arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy in an area with known founder effects on local genetic variants ...