Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than ...

An international collective of researchers is delivering new insights into why having multiple psychiatric disorders is the ...

An analysis of DNA from millions of individuals has identified shared genetic pathways across psychiatric disorders, findings ...

We know that the genes we're born with contribute to the risk of psychiatric disorders during our lifetimes, and a new study ...

Sometimes, a small error in the sequence of DNA can lead to a very serious disease. Scientists have identified many mutations ...

Researchers develop a groundbreaking genomic mapping to reveal how genes interact to cause diseases, paving the way for ...

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 ...

Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MTDPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a marked decrease in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). This condition can cause symptoms including muscle weakness, ...

Emerging genetic therapies targeting Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyoses (ARCI) present promising market opportunities due to unmet needs and rising prevalence. Improved diagnostics and ...

An international research team has identified a human protein, ANKLE1, as the first DNA-cutting enzyme (nuclease) in mammals ...

Eating disorders are not caused by genetics alone, but genes can play a significant role in making someone more vulnerable to developing one. Researchers do not understand the exact cause of eating ...