Northeastern University researchers used an original machine learning tool to predict how genetic mutations cause a rare ...

Multicellular organisms (animals, plants, humans) all have the ability to methylate the cytosine base in their DNA. This ...

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Genetics research and cognitive theory together are revealing autism’s biological depth and cognitive richness, shaping a ...

The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While both ...

Despite advances, whole genome sequencing — and with it the promise of early, life-altering therapies — still isn’t a routine part of care for most newborns. Many babies enter the world with silent ...

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About 19 million U.S. adults take fish oil supplements, often to protect against chronic diseases. But new research suggests their ability to lower colon cancer risk may depend on a single gene.

BLOOM (TAMPA)- Alzheimer’s disease is often seen as an inevitable part of aging. Yet research increasingly shows that while genes may play a role, lifestyle has a greater influence on how the brain ...

Small changes in the sequence of one particular gene can dramatically increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But new research has suggested that adhering to the Mediterranean diet ...