New research demonstrates the potential of precise genome editing technologies, called adenine base editors, to correct disease-causing mutations in stem cells from patients with X-linked chronic ...

Genes are the control panel for an embryo morphing from a ball of cells into organs, muscles, and limbs, but genetics isn’t ...

In the search for effective weight management, many individuals often concentrate on dietary habits and exercise routines.

In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key ...

Both these conditions are rising globally, at a rapid rate, and have a deep and profound impact on those diagnosed.

DRB1*01:03 genetic variant is associated with severe ulcerative colitis, significantly raising the risk of major surgeries ...

Recent research from the University of Helsinki sheds new light on the behavior of the KRAS gene in two of the deadliest ...

Ann Wehman, Ph.D., joins Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics to focus on cell biology research and teaching genetics.

In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," including those that control memory, motor ...

An international study has found that genetic variations in human carbohydrate-active enzymes may affect how people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) respond to a carbohydrate-reduced diet.

The history of breast cancer can be traced back several millennia, but the standard of care has remained relatively unchanged ...