Experts from the University of Nottingham have discovered how a common genetic mutation disrupts the positioning of a key ...

Somatic mutations, the DNA changes that occur as our bodies grow and age, not only hold an important key to cancer but are ...

Inheriting a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 puts you at higher risk of breast, prostate, ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Genetic testing and screening can be life-saving.

Credit: Shutterstock A rare mutation may keep a major Alzheimer’s risk gene from damaging the brain’s protective barrier.

In simple terms: a mutation is a stable change in genetic sequence that can be copied when cells or viruses replicate. Most mutations have no detectable effect, some contribute to disease, and a small ...

Horizons moderator William Brangham explores more with Robert Kolker. I'm William Brangham and this is "Horizons." Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia.

Acute myeloid leukemia often involves a mutation of the FLT3 gene. Although this does not affect AML symptoms, it can affect the survival rate. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that ...

New findings shed light on what’s making the parasite less treatable using the drug that’s considered a first line of defense. The main drug that has been in use for decades to combat malaria in ...