Blood cancer is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases that affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. Like most ...

A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly ...

Less than 30% of people with certain genetic variants go blind, despite the faulty genes previously being thought to cause ...

A newly identified and rare genetic variant slows the growth of mutated blood stem cells and reduces the risk of leukemia.

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have revealed previously unappreciated roles for the retrotransposon LINE-1 in shaping the cancer genome structure and regulation.

Researchers found a genetic variant that appears to protect against the development of CHIP, a phenomenon that can lead to ...

A new study challenges what's long been assumed about genetic variants thought to always cause inherited blindness.

Rare inherited genetic variants significantly increase familial lung cancer risk, offering new targets for early detection.

New genetic evidence suggests that people with an inherited tendency towards blood clots may be at higher risk of developing ...

As newborn screening and rapid DNA sequencing become routine, we are poised to catch and treat inherited diseases at their earliest stages. Today, we can intervene in the first days or weeks of life.

Take a look back at the genetics stories that resonated most with readers this year. M uch of what shapes people’s lives ...