Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot as it should. Usually, people have VWD due to their genes, which may come from a male or female parent. Blood ...
Genetic disorders can occur due to mutations in one gene (monogenic), multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance), and mutation in one or more chromosomes. Point mutations are where one nucleotide in ...
New Cleveland Clinic research reveals that up to 5% of Americans—approximately 17 million people—carry genetic mutations or ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...
A study published in Science reveals a cellular mechanism involved in the inheritance of genetic mutations. The study also ...
A new computational tool developed by researchers has uncovered genetic evidence directly linking Alzheimer’s disease to the ...
Experts say the research could reveal more about the role of genetics in autism and lead to more personalized care. A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with ...