The analysis revealed that about 2 per cent of sperm from men in their early 30s contained disease-causing mutations. That ...

The first 100 bases of many genes show excess mutations, revealing a major genomic weak spot that shapes disease risk and highlights hidden patterns of inherited change.

With a rate of mutation 35 percent higher than random chance, this previously unknown weakness could be a major vector for inherited disease.

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 ...

Gene therapy has the potential to dramatically benefit patients with genetic blood disorders, but a small study on participants in a clinical trial for sickle cell disease suggests that a key process ...