A team of researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a new pathway through which mutations in the tumor suppressor p53 gene—found very frequently in human tumors—hijack DNA ...

About 40% of East Asians suffer from alcohol intolerance, known as "Asian Flush Syndrome," caused by an ALDH2 genetic ...

Researchers at Cardiff University have uncovered how a particularly severe form of DNA damage arises—shedding new light on mutation processes that contribute to cancer and inherited genetic conditions ...

In people destined to get Alzheimer's in their mid-40s, one protein can delay the onset of the disease by about 20 years.

Some genetic mutations that are expected to completely stop a gene from working surprisingly cause only mild or even no symptoms. Researchers in ...

Bernie the golden retriever was born with black spots and stripes in his fur.

Many of us might reach for the hair dye the moment those first grey hairs appear. But a new study suggests we may be covering up one of the body's most ingenious defences against cancer.

Genome editing-based therapies typically aim to treat disease by correcting underlying genetic mutations in patient's cells.

By Tarun Sai Lomte Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets for future precision medicine. Somatic genomics ...

A mutation in the TDP-43 protein reduces the viability of motor neurons without triggering protein clumps, researchers found.

A new method for safely inserting large chunks of DNA into genomes has now measured up in mice, potentially paving the way ...

Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into an electrical signal ...