Researchers believe her incredibly rare chromosomal mutation could unlock the next generation of painkillers.

Researchers have discovered new regions of the human genome particularly vulnerable to mutations. These altered stretches of DNA can be passed down to future generations and are important for how we ...

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There is a rare gene mutation linked to sudden cardiac death and heart failure called phospholamban (PLN). It may not be very ...

Knowing how human DNA changes over generations is essential to estimating genetic disease risks and understanding how we evolved. But some of the most changeable regions of our DNA have been ...

Tatiana Schlossberg, the youngest granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, recently revealed she was diagnosed with terminal acute myeloid leukemia (AML) due to a rare genetic anomaly. In a ...

Oestrogen-induced DNA damage drives genomic instability in BRCA1 mutation cells, with dietary compounds showing protective potential.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...