"Monogenic" diseases, triggered by mutations in just one gene, may actually be more complex than scientists thought.

Massive Swedish study of over two million people reveals that genetic risk for mental illness often points toward ...

Background Monogenic disorders are a major cause of fetal structural anomalies. Most genetic diagnoses involve de novo, biallelic or X linked variants; however, inherited variants in autosomal ...

A sweeping new peer-reviewed study published in Genomic Psychiatry has introduced a concept that could reshape how psychiatrists and geneticists think about mental illness: genetic specificity.

Heart conditions are one of the most common diseases among people globally. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking, irregular sleep, stress and unhealthy diet – all these are often said to be the ...

Advances in modern medicine allow us to treat fetuses and newborn babies for genetic or inherited diseases. Advances in modern medicine allow us to treat fetuses and newborn babies for genetic or ...

When it comes to cholesterol, certain types can put your heart health at risk. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, can build up in your arteries and slow blood flow to your heart. If that ...

Scientists at Gladstone Institutes have flipped the traditional approach to finding potential treatments for deadly diseases.