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

Some genetic mutations that are expected to completely stop a gene from working surprisingly cause only mild or even no symptoms. Researchers in previous studies have discovered one reason why: cells ...

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 ...

For the first time, scientists have discovered how a gene mutation can cause heart disease in adults despite normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors. Researchers at the University of Texas ...

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

Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer gene influence tumor growth ...

Mapping diverse mutations within a cancer hotspot revealed that distinct variants drive tumor growth to different extents, which could guide anticancer therapies.

Researchers working on an incurable blood cancer can now use a new lab model that could make testing potential new treatments and diagnostics easier and quicker, new research has found. Working with ...