Two of Opus's seven gene therapy assets are in clinical trials, with additional programs expected to enter the clinic.

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

More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...

Rett syndrome is a rare developmental disorder, most often due to a mutation in the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome, but it’s not usually inherited. Advances in genetics have launched a new era in ...

Making is Fueling Strong Growth in Pan-Genomic and Multi-Gene Panel Testing, Supported by Expanding NGS Access, Advanced ...

Many genetic variants linked to inherited eye disorders rarely lead to disease, meaning up to 2% of people could carry these variants without ever developing vision problems, according to a new s tudy ...

VEXAS syndrome is a rare adult-onset inflammatory disease linked to bone-marrow mutations. Doctors explain why it is often ...

An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Genetic disorders can occur due to mutations in one gene (monogenic), multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance), and mutation in one or more chromosomes. Point mutations are where one nucleotide in ...

What Is the MTHFR Gene Mutation? The MTHFR gene mutation is a variation in the MTHFR gene. This gene normally tells your body how to make the MTHFR protein. You need this protein to process folate, ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...