Inheriting a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 puts you at higher risk of breast, prostate, ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Genetic ...

In simple terms: a mutation is a stable change in genetic sequence that can be copied when cells or viruses replicate. Most mutations have no detectable effect, some contribute to disease, and a small ...

Researchers have shown that RNA droplets trap their own DNA templates, and that even low rates of mutation produce stable ...

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool that not only identifies disease-causing genetic mutations but also predicts the type ...

The inherited mutation substantially increases the chance of developing lung cancer, including in people who don't smoke.

A research group from the National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) has found that an alteration in the POT1 gene prevents lung tissue from regenerating, which over time makes breathing difficult. The ...

Scientists have developed an advanced computational tool that helps identify previously invisible genetic mutations in proteins. The tool will help scientists understand how changes in our DNA affect ...

Whole-exome sequencing of liver transplant patients with hepatocellular carcinoma has identified a 13-gene mutation signature ...

Individuals that share the same deletion of a portion of chromosome 16 are at risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders, but some experience severe intellectual disability or developmental delay ...

Horizons moderator William Brangham explores more with Robert Kolker. I'm William Brangham and this is "Horizons." Over 55 ...

According to a report published by Nature India on July 2, 2026, genetic analysis of an Indian girl with natural red hair ...