The gene mutation was isolated in a family in northern Italy where under half of the relations developed the disease. View on ...

Surfactant B deficiency causes abnormalities in the lining of the lung tissues, making breathing difficult. The life expectancy without a lung transplant is about three to five months. In Kylie’s case ...

BROWNSVILLE — It was an unusually cold Saturday morning in the Rio Grande Valley but that didn't stop hundreds of people from forming a line that wound throughout the south side of the Brownsville ...

Children born in spring or summer with a specific gene variant may have a higher risk of celiac disease and lower levels of a key protein, according to a study, potentially helping future research on ...

In this review of RNA therapies, we paint an overview of what’s going on in a field that is addressing a number of diseases.

Incorporating biomarkers into standard practice enhances diagnostic accuracy, supporting confident treatment decisions and optimizing care.

A Swedish study of nearly 9,000 individuals explores the connection between gut bacteria and heart health, revealing that ...

Autoimmune diseases represent a significant challenge in the field of medicine, as they occur when the immune system erroneously targets the body's own ...

Penn Medicine is one of the first institutions to develop FDA-approved CAR T-cell therapies. This therapy is currently ...

Researchers at deCODE genetics have developed a groundbreaking DNA map, revealing the intricate process of genetic recombination during reproduction. This map highlights areas of DNA that undergo ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that remains incurable, despite decades of basic and clinical research. Key stakeholders—including the US National ...

People genetically susceptible to Huntington's disease often see their movement, mood, and cognition decline slowly over time.