A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...

A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published Thursday in the journal Science ...

The DNA of Chernobyl cleanup workers showed mutations caused by radiation that were also evident in the genes of their ...

Cancer cells carry thousands of mutations, but not all mutations are created equal. Some make tumors highly visible to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This photo provided by Emily’s Entourage in April 2025 shows Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, who has cystic fibrosis caused by a rare ...

Researchers have created the first complete map showing how hundreds of mutations in a key cancer gene affect tumor growth.

About 1 in 4 people suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. These include panic disorder with sudden, ...

A research team has successfully demonstrated the world's first gene-editing treatment for Leber's hereditary optic ...

Scientists analyzing ancient DNA from a 12,000-year-old double burial in southern Italy uncovered genetic evidence of a rare inherited growth disorder in two closely related prehistoric individuals. A ...

Meet the luckiest people on Earth — individuals carrying a rare genetic mutation that prevents wrinkles from forming even as they age well into their 80s. These genetic lottery winners have provided ...

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff can’t get enough oxygen with each breath. Advanced cystic fibrosis makes even simple things like walking or showering arduous and exhausting. She has the most common fatal ...