Hemophilia, a genetic bleeding disorder that prevents the body from clotting blood, can turn a simple paper cut into a deadly bleeding episode. But Indiana residents suffering from the disease now ...

Scientists have discovered a surprising link between leukemia and autoimmune diseases. A new study shows that certain genetic changes connected to leukemia can also create abnormal immune cells that ...

Hidden in volcanic lakes and deep-sea vents, scientists have discovered tough new DNA-binding proteins built to survive extreme conditions. After scanning huge genetic databases, researchers found ...

A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized. Researchers found that ...

Scientists have discovered that a genetic change found in animals living at very high altitudes may help repair damage in the ...

Maria Baum, a 22-year-old Ohio resident born with Williams syndrome, has defied medical odds while pursuing her passion for ...

An Ohio man born with a rare genetic disorder that leaves skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wing has helped inspire federal ...

New research suggests the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra could help treat a devastating neurological disorder that ...

Weizmann Institute study finds genetics may account for about 50 percent of human lifespan, more than double previous estimates.

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

BEAVERTON, Oregon — A Beaverton family that has spent years searching for a replacement gene for their son’s rare genetic disorder says they are seeing encouraging progress. Linda and Tommy Pham say ...

Four years later, the Phams are searching for a cure after their son was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, hoping to raise funds for clinical trials.