Researchers have discovered how cells activate a last-resort DNA repair system when severe damage strikes. When genetic ...

AI maps fleeting DNA quadruplexes, revealing paired structures that control genes in healthy cells and cancer.

Cancer has long been treated as a mass of rogue cells, but the real power lies in the intricate communication networks ...

An international research team from the University of Oxford and Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) reports the discovery of a new process for repairing damaged DNA that is particularly ...

This year saw notable progress in head and neck cancers, Huntington's disease, personalized genetic therapy, and heart ...

In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent genetic testing for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one’s risk of developing breast and other ...

Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks.

University of Navarra (Spain) researchers have developed RNACOREX, a new open-source software capable of identifying gene ...

Genetic testing identifies germline mutations, while genomic testing analyzes somatic mutations in tumors, influencing treatment options. Broader testing criteria are expanding access to genetic ...

Despite coming back in style, the dangers of tanning beds never went away, particularly one side effect that’s more than skin deep and literally changing DNA.