A genetic mutation that raises lung cancer risk was much more common among those born in Southeastern states than elsewhere ...

A rare genetic mutation could help to explain why some people who don’t smoke still develop lung cancer.

The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.

A rare inherited mutation in the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) gene is associated with a 25-fold increased risk of ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with more than 1,200 risk genes, raising a fundamental question: Do these ...

A life without pain seems miraculous. But denying this hallmark of human existence could come with its own set of challenges.

Genomic editing holds great potential yet continues to have limitations. Current methods either rely on untargeted gene ...

Understanding gene regulation may be key to interpreting human disease genetics. Genes are regulated in part by stretches of ...

Genetic testing can reveal mutations in BRCA genes and others associated with increased cancer risk, but it isn’t recommended ...

A man sits outside and holds a slim menthol cigarette between his fingers. Close-up with focus on the cigarette. The study provided a comprehensive examination of how lifestyle and environmental ...

An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, ...

It turns out my status as an alcohol lightweight is likely dictated by my genes. Scientists have long known that excessive ...