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.
A newly described neurodevelopmental disorder has been linked to changes in a small noncoding gene...
New regulations in sperm donation are being implemented by Belgium's Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products, following revelations regarding the use of sperm carrying a cancer-causing mutation, and widespread breaches of donor limits...
Combining genome sequencing and cellular reprogramming has allowed researchers to dissect the genetic causes of a recently discovered rapid-ageing disorder...
The most recent PET event took place in Edinburgh and brought together researchers, clinicians and members of the public to examine advances in understanding and treating male infertility...
Epigenetic changes in colon cells caused by colitis can increase susceptibility to developing colorectal cancer in the future...
An artificial intelligence model trained on genomic data can predict disease-causing mutations and design synthetic viruses...
Immune cells within the brain emerge as regulators of puberty onset, maturation of reproductive organs and fertility...
A new gene-targeted drug therapy has shown promise in reducing seizures for patients with a rare genetic childhood epilepsy...
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