A new study published in Science Advances reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver stores energy, a ...

Scientists have recently made a major breakthrough in medical genetics with the discovery of a new autoinflammatory disease ...

A rare genetic disorder called Waardenburg Syndrome gives Indonesia’s Buton tribe their striking blue eyes, often linked with ...

As a group, carriers of recessive disorders are slightly less healthy and have a reduced chance of having offspring.

Doctors have successfully used gene-editing therapy to treat an infant born with a rare disorder. Experts believe the ...

A new study reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver stores energy, a process that's critical for overall health and for managing diseases like type 2 diabetes. The research ...

Throughout his baseball career, every time Mt. Vernon senior Andrew Boldt has stepped onto the pitcher’s mound he’s looked to ...

A controversial study has found that living within two miles of a golf course may greatly increase odds of developing ...

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

An infant in Pennsylvania became the first patient treated with personalized CRISPR for a fatal genetic disorder, showing ...

South African scientists have identified two new breast cancer genes -- RAB27A and USP22 -- in Black women, marking the first GWAS of its kind on the continent. This breakthrough highlights the need ...

Doctors will have to monitor the boy for years to ensure the experimental treatment is effective long-term. But for now, it's ...