Mutations in the tumor suppressor TP53 are a common cause of cancer, making the altered protein an attractive target for ...

DNA doesn’t just sit still inside our cells — it folds, loops, and rearranges in ways that shape how genes behave.

Mutations are changes in the molecular 'letters' that make up the DNA code, the blueprint for all living cells. Some of these changes can have little effect, but others can lead to diseases, including ...

The prothrombin gene mutation increases your risk of severe blood clots. Medications, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce this risk. The prothrombin gene plays a crucial ...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a debilitating and progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of ...

For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

Human cells usually contain two copies of most genes, one of which comes from the mother while the other comes from the father. It's long been thought that usually these two copies, or alleles of ...

Mitochondria are well known as the powerhouses of the cell because of their energy generating capabilities. These little organelles are very special, because they also carry their own tiny little ...

Engineers at the University of California have developed a new data structure and compression technique that enables the ...

Friday, Aurora Therapeutics debuted with $16 million in seed capital from Menlo Ventures. Its goal: To develop the industry’s ...