A change in the sequence of DNA. Mutations occurring in genes may prevent them from working properly, which might result in disease (a genetic condition). Mutations occur naturally at a low rate, but can also be induced by radiation and some chemicals.
Infection by a common virus during childhood is associated with the development of bladder cancer later in life...
Rare genetic variants in a single gene appear to increase the risk of developing mental health conditions, according to a new study...
CRISPR-based genome editing has been used to overcome chemotherapy resistance in lung tumours by disabling a tumour-specific mutation...
A new multipurpose genome editing approach could address around a third of rare genetic diseases...
Dr Jess Buxton attended PET's most recent event, which discussed how to improve diagnosis, treatment and support for people affected by rare and inherited metabolic diseases...
Children with a fatal brain disorder showed significant improvements after receiving gene therapy in an early-stage clinical trial...
Individual genes have been shown to produce multiple proteins, providing a potential insight into rare diseases that have previously lacked a clear explanation...
Two gene therapy trials run by Intellia Therapeutics have been paused after a study participant was hospitalised...
A woman seeking to understand why she has two genetic conditions, despite having no family history, discovered that her mother's fertility doctor is her biological father...
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