Mice that mimic the poor sleep of people with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 could shed light on insomnia.

"This kind of information will be particularly useful in medical procedures such as mitochondrial replacement therapy..."

A new discovery may bring scientists a step closer to using the gene editing technique CRISPR to treat long-term chronic conditions like DMD.

When scientists sequenced the genomes of 100 pet dogs, their results held a surprise connection to human health.

A gene variant tht predisposes someone to tuberculosis is surprisingly common. You might have it—but that doesn't mean you're going to get sick.

There are more factors that explain why different species don't breed than previously thought, specficially the presence of "selfish genes."

"This is extremely valuable for people with hereditary eye disease."

A Chinese scientist has claimed to use CRISPR to genetically engineer two babies. An expert explains what this means and the ethical implications.

You might've heard that cold temperatures slow down the aging process, but new research shows that there's more to it than turning down the thermostat.

A lone mutation in a single gene may be a culprit in frontotemporal dementia, which can strike patients as young as 40.