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 ...

What do your genes have to do with growing old? Quite a lot. But is it due to the actual DNA, or the way those genes are expressed? KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge has more on new research that ...

Genetic mutations aren't always a bad thing. A groundbreaking new study suggests that mutations on a single gene may actually be beneficial when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. For the study, Dr.

Researchers say a new AI system can identify disease-causing mutations and explain their biological effects, potentially ...

New research suggests that autoimmune diseases may be driven by DNA mutations in immune cells that remove the natural brakes ...

A newly identified gene mutation may help explain why schizophrenia patients struggle to update their understanding of ...

Mitochondria are well known as the powerhouses of the cell because of their energy generating capabilities. These little organelles are very special, because they also carry their own tiny little ...

Learn how small mutations in non-coding DNA can alter sex development in rodents.

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