When we can play any part in supporting other families, it’s a tragic gift that allows us to continue to parent Havi.” For ...

New gene editing methods have been introduced in the country, bringing new hope to couples who tested positive for certain ...

One in every 10 people worldwide is impacted by a rare genetic disease but about 50% of them remain undiagnosed despite rapid ...

"This type of gene editing should also allow for the treatment of diseases whose origin is not genetic or whose origin cannot ...

Two new compounds may be able to treat retinitis pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that cause blindness. The compounds were identified using a virtual screening approach.

A new National Genomic Test Directory for Rare and Inherited Disease (Test Directory) has been launched. The development and publication of this test directory by the HSE National Genetics and ...

An international study led by the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital has identified six genetic regions ...

Chronic wasting disease is an incurable illness in deer that causes neurological problems, much like mad cow disease. The DNR ...

There is evidence that Crohn’s disease is genetic, though environmental factors may also be involved. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in ...

In two new papers, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) report the successful use of two approaches -- gene therapy ...

There's new hope for couples who have discovered a genetic disease that may affect their future children. Doctors in the UAE are pioneering new methods that will allow them to treat a genetic ...

A family were unfortunate enough to inherit an incurable sleeping disease that took the lives of dozens over multiple ...