Inheriting a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 puts you at higher risk of breast, prostate, ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Genetic testing and screening can be life-saving.

When reading articles about genetic testing, terms like PCR, Sanger sequencing, NGS, and digital PCR often appear.While all ...

An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tatiana Schlossberg, the youngest granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, recently revealed she was diagnosed with terminal ...

New findings shed light on what’s making the parasite less treatable using the drug that’s considered a first line of defense. The main drug that has been in use for decades to combat malaria in ...

Hereditary ATTR-CM is a genetic condition where mutated TTR genes cause unstable TTR proteins to form amyloid proteins, which can accumulate in the heart and impair its function. If a parent has a TTR ...

One of the symptoms of schizophrenia is difficulty incorporating new information about the world. This can lead patients to struggle with making decisions and, eventually, to lose touch with reality.

A new study shows that AI models trained on routine pathology slides can predict BRAF mutation status in melanoma patients with accuracy approaching molecular sequencing, potentially speeding up ...

Horizons moderator William Brangham explores more with Robert Kolker. I'm William Brangham and this is "Horizons." Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia.

A new approach to gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa may help patients with advanced disease regain vision regardless of which genetic mutation is causing the condition. An optogenetic therapy ...

Columbia researchers believe they finally know how a single genetic variant can keep the brain safe, and it starts in the ...

Scientists have discovered why some people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s remain mentally sharp into their 80s, uncovering a rare mutation that protects the brain from harmful protein buildup ...