Scientists have finally uncovered the exact DNA sequence where human chromosomes fuse to form Robertsonian chromosomes, a mystery that has puzzled researchers for over a century. Using advanced genome ...

Babies could be born without a biological mother after scientists created functional human eggs from skin. American researchers demonstrated it was possible to replace the DNA from an egg with ...

Down Syndrome Awareness Month, observed every October since 1984, has come and gone this year with its mission of promoting ...

That changed in 2014, when Swedish scientists showed that Y loss in blood cells correlates with how long men live – those who have Y loss in some of their cells die five years sooner. Many further ...

Oats are having a moment. As a highly nutritious cereal crop with well-documented health benefits, it's no surprise oat-based ...

The FDA’s abrupt shift on UniQure’s treatment reflects an agency that, under current leadership, is as unpredictable as it's ...

Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed or shrugged off Ruth Wilson’s rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain for six years. She ...