DNA and Genes

A new mega-database of half a million mutations may flag new ways of treating genetic disease, scientists say.

How can DNA from a cheek swab determine if someone is closely related to you?

Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.

Two new studies have revealed why some cats are orange — an enduring enigma of genetics, until now.

Researchers in Lithuania present the molecular structure of a new, more-versatile CRISPR system for gene editing.

A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

While investigating a rare developmental disorder, researchers ended up discovering a spectrum of conditions that are all linked to one gene.

Physiological traits that help Tibetan women survive at high altitudes are being selected for within the population, meaning they may be becoming more common, new research hints.

Researchers have found that forensic "DNA mixture analysis" is less accurate for certain groups of people with lower genetic diversity, which could falsely link them to crime scenes.

A large new analysis suggests that some people carry genetic variants that make them more likely to have female than male offspring.