A new AI model from Google DeepMind called AlphaGenome can predict how DNA mutations affect biological processes, helping pinpoint genes linked to diseases and speeding up drug discovery.
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a promising gene-editing therapy that directly corrects a genetic mutation responsible ...
UCLA Health researchers have created a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development, providing new insights ...
A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...
Fixing gene defects with designer DNA is on the horizon after Google DeepMind launched a pioneering new AI tool.
The disease leads to the progressive growth of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, often resulting in kidney failure and other ...
The tool helps scientists understand how single-letter mutations and distant DNA regions influence gene activity, shaping ...
Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...
No gene acts alone: interacting variants and protein partnerships can worsen, mask or even rescue disease risk, demanding ...
Euan Ashley's lab explores the intricate interactions of gene variants. Tiny "typos," or genetic mutations, can sneak into ...
There are about 80,000 new cases of bladder cancer every year in the US alone. About one-third of cases are diagnosed at late stages when the disease is hard to treat. Scientists have now learned more ...
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 ...