Mutations in the tumor suppressor TP53 are a common cause of cancer, making the altered protein an attractive target for ...

A study demonstrates that the 'previous state' of blood stem cells plays a decisive role in the subtype of leukemia that develops. The new technique, called STRACK, allows monitoring of the evolution ...

Deafness, the most common sensorineural hearing loss at all stages of life, occurs either independently or as part of ...

Many people are familiar with histamine, a biological molecule that serves as a key driver of allergic reactions and other ...

Scientists at UCLA and the University of Toronto have developed an advanced computational tool, called moPepGen, that helps identify previously invisible genetic mutations in proteins, unlocking new ...

Researchers have refined a powerful DNA sequencing tool that can uncover hidden mutations that occur naturally in our bodies as we age. In the largest study to date, they have used the tool to provide ...

New research finds that retinal diseases thought to map one-to-one to genetic mutations are more complicated than that.

Your body contains trillions of cells, each carrying out specific functions to keep you alive. According to a 2016 article in PLOS Biology, about 97% of these cells are made up of red blood cells, ...

Experts say the research could reveal more about the role of genetics in autism and lead to more personalized care. A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with ...

Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered how a viral infection causes autoimmune disease, ...

A lung cancer diagnosis can feel frightening. And when a family member is diagnosed, you might wonder about your own risk, prompting you to ask if lung cancer is hereditary. Smoking tobacco accounts ...