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Researchers have found that so-called “mutational signatures” – that reflect a collection of mutations found across the entire genome of a tumor – can predict the activity of various drugs applied to cancer cells from several tumor types.

The term biodiversity invites images of lush rainforests, dynamic estuaries, and other biomes where a kaleidoscope of species interact within their communities. Now a new study has proposed a theory of how biodiversity affects the amount of interspecies interaction in a community.

Most Cas9s are too big to be fitted into popular genome therapy vectors, such as the adenovirus-associated virus (AAV). Cornell scientists provide an explanation for how this problem is solved by nature: they define with atomic precision how a transposon-derived system edits DNA in RNA-guided fashion.

Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

According to research, it’s likely that all snakes and lizards are missing one set of T lymphocyte cells.

A new study has evidenced the epigenetic differences between groups of type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting the need for personalized treatment strategies.

A mutation of the IL-33 gene in the human genome that results in multiple allergic disease manifestations and autoimmune disease has been described for the first time.

Researchers have identified a new gene, ZBTB11, that drives heart muscle cell degradation.

A newly identified, single nucleotide mutation to the gene that produces an ion channel protein has provided vital clues into the mechanisms of epilepsy.

Next-generation sequencing can allow affordable testing of multiple genes, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis for patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders.