In people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the immune system shuts down the body's ability to make the hormone insulin, ...

For many diseases and chronic conditions, an individual's genes play a role in their likelihood of developing the disease. While some inherited diseases, such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia, ...

Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine are trying to make the process more efficient using ...

From 3D genome explorers to dynamic simulations, genetics education is entering a new era of interactivity. Students can now manipulate DNA, simulate inheritance, and visualize complex bioinformatics ...

The microinjection robot detects embryos that are one-hundredth the size of a grain of rice, calculates a path, and automates the process. Credit: Andrew Alegria, University of Minnesota Twin Cities ...

INFORMATION. WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR WITH THE TERM. IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY. MUCH OF OUR DNA COMES FROM OUR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND SO FORTH, AND DNA CAN REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE TO HEREDITARY CANCER RISK, ...

Deep learning models have shown great potential in predicting and engineering functional enzymes and proteins. Does this prowess extend to other fields of biology as well? Contrary to expectations, a ...

Share on Pinterest Some women may be getting unnecessary surgery after learning they are at risk for breast cancer from at-home genetic testing. Ljubaphoto/Getty Images New research finds that some ...