The Pig-A gene plays a pivotal role in the biosynthesis of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchors, which tether a multitude of proteins to the cell surface. Mutations in this X‐linked gene result ...

Making is Fueling Strong Growth in Pan-Genomic and Multi-Gene Panel Testing, Supported by Expanding NGS Access, Advanced ...

Two of Opus's seven gene therapy assets are in clinical trials, with additional programs expected to enter the clinic.

As prenatal genetic testing becomes more common, experts explain what these tests can and cannot predict, how parents should ...

Rare genetic disorders affect more than 300 million people worldwide, with children making up 70% of those impacted, according to EURORDIS. These conditions often go undiagnosed for years due to ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

Advanced biotechnology repurposes two bacterial immune systems to correct large stretches of DNA. Human cells that have been edited with the new retron-based gene editing technology. Orange dots mark ...

Insurance covers some genetic tests, such as BRCA tests for breast cancer, if you meet certain requirements. Find Cheap Health Insurance Quotes in Your Area But there are about 70,000 different ...

Astronauts and commercial space travelers are subject to damaging radiation and microgravity, along with other potential injuries. We need better ways to protect them. This article first appeared in ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the enteric nervous system (ENS)—which controls the movement of food and waste ...

Researchers are adding new evidence to the emerging concept that 'silent' or synonymous mutations may have crucial consequences. Their study showed how a synonymous mutation in one gene can ...