Changes to just one gene, called GRIN2A, have now been tied to psychiatric symptoms, including early-onset schizophrenia.

Tatiana Schlossberg, the youngest granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, recently revealed she was diagnosed with ...

Four decades have passed since cochlear implants gave infants born deaf the ability to hear. Now, gene therapy promises to ...

Researchers have identified specific genes containing rare mutations that significantly increase the likelihood of developing ...

Some lucky people have rare genetic mutations that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep, while the rest of us need around eight hours to function. Now, researchers have ...

The order of cancer-driving mutations—genetic changes—plays an important role in whether tumors in the intestine can develop, ...

Researchers identified a new genetic mutation that may allow some people to survive, even thrive, on three hours of sleep. The mutation is called SIK3-N783Y. Scientists said mice test subjects ...

Rutgers neuroscientist Peng Jiang and his neuroscience colleague Mengmeng Jin have made a discovery they say could reshape ...

Meet the luckiest people on Earth — individuals carrying a rare genetic mutation that prevents wrinkles from forming even as they age well into their 80s. These genetic lottery winners have provided ...

A team of Indian researchers has identified a rare USP18 gene mutation linked to recurrent neurological decline in ...

A genetic variant is likely putting some children suffering with myocarditis—inflammation of the heart muscle—at higher risk ...

Scientists have discovered a rare new cat coat color called salmiak, or salty liquorice, caused by a genetic mutation. This ...