Mutations in a gene known as CPD play a crucial role in a rare form of congenital hearing loss, an international team of ...

A Nature study shows sperm from older fathers carry more disease-linked mutations, revealing how age and cell competition ...

Doug Whitney, 76, carries a rare PSEN2 genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's but shows no cognitive decline ...

Researchers have understood for decades that some forms of deafness are inherited, yet until now, few of those genetic clues ...

Genetic changes that create ever-expanding numbers of identical sperm cells are more widespread than previously thought, ...

Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but are also favored during sperm production, giving them a reproductive advantage.

Some lucky people have rare genetic mutations that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep, while the rest of us need around eight hours to function. Now, researchers have ...

Madeline was diagnosed with Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration, or PKAN, a rare genetic mutation that affects a person’s ability to walk and ...

Meet the luckiest people on Earth — individuals carrying a rare genetic mutation that prevents wrinkles from forming even as they age well into their 80s. These genetic lottery winners have provided ...

Faulty versions of the LMNA gene can cause a wide range of health problems, including heart muscle disease (dilated ...

The MCO-010 vector uses surviving cells in the retina to produce a photosensitive protein that may help patients regain some ...