Researchers have significantly expanded the understanding of the genetic causes of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart ...

POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.

Being born with a heart defect may be associated with an increased cancer risk for babies and their moms, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal ...

The diagram shows the chromosomes of three different people. Individuals A and B both have brown eyes, even though A is heterozygous and B is homozygous (dominant). Only people with a homozygous ...

A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen has made significant strides in understanding the ...

Scientists from UCLA, the University of Toronto and the University of Melbourne have uncovered new genetic clues that explain ...

Genetic testing is available to check for mutations in these genes. And keep in mind that if you have inherited high ...

Cancer is a disease that profoundly impacts lives, often leaving individuals and families with uncertainty and fear. However, ...

Genetic traits inherited from father play a big role in shaping a baby’s looks, abilities, and even health. While every baby is a mix of both parents, certain traits often lean more towards dad.