Overall, she felt grateful for the knowledge of her genetic status, which gave her a sense of power and agency over her fate.
Genetic testing revealed both had the BRCA gene – one that puts someone at higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers – something they were previously unaware of.
A study using the Summit supercomputer mapped the genetics of over 500,000 U.
Pinpointing the cause of autism has proven difficult, in part because it’s a complex group of developmental disorders and not a single condition.
A simple change to maize, sorghum and sugarcane that allows them to take advantage of rising CO2 levels can boost their growth by around a fifth .
Host genetics play a significant role in shaping immune responses to different strains in the influenza vaccine, overshadowing the impact of previous viral exposures.
Affected populations: The disease affects an estimated 1 to 2 people per million every year, according to the National Organization of Rare Disorders.
A North Texas police department used genetic genealogy technology, similar to what's used in over-the-counter ancestry tests, alongside DNA evidence to find a suspect in a 33-year-old cold case.
Almost all living things share the same genetic code, and the origin of this code has long been a topic of scientific debate.
New research has identified previously unknown genetic links to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing new insights into the genetic underpinnings of the condition.
Genetic markers may help predict response to TNF inhibitor therapy in rheumatoid arthritis, potentially leading to more personalized and effective treatment strategies.
Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ancestrally diverse cohort of 195 families, including 222 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been identified by researchers at UT .