Small plastic or metal bits at the end of shoelaces, known as aglets, prevent laces from unraveling and protect them from wear and tear. Similarly, chromosomes are capped by telomeres—specialized ...

As more people start to opt for genetic carrier testing ahead of conception, doctors and parents-to-be are facing difficult ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Most cases of immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy are sporadic (or idiopathic), occurring over time for reasons experts don't fully understand.Research suggests ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) follows an X-linked inheritance pattern. The condition most often affects males, while females may be carriers of the genetic change that causes it. If you have DMD, ...

Traditionally, genetic disorders have been classified as monogenic (involving one gene) or complex (involving many genes and their interaction with each other and the environment). The identification ...

Research from Mississippi suggests that most of America’s palomino show horses descend from just six stallions.

Every year, thousands of savers take advantage of pension freedoms rules to withdraw tax-free lump sums from their pots.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) occurs as a result of genetic changes on the X chromosome. If someone has a gene change that can cause DMD, their children may inherit that change. DMD is a ...

Genomic newborn screening using whole-genome sequencing identified 1.6% of infants with high-chance, treatable genetic ...

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The eugenics movement of the early 1900s ultimately went horribly wrong despite its noble aims. What can we learn from this movement's outcomes in order to avoid the repetition of these mistakes?

Gold above ₹1 lakh per 10gm has not dampened India’s appetite—families keep buying, convinced of its ornamental value as much ...