August 1, 2006 — Young women with a particular variation in a gene previously associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke further increase their risk if they smoke. In one of the first ...

A new review highlights how human evolution has shaped the presence of pathogenic variations in DNA damage repair (DDR) genes, offering a new perspective on why modern populations face increased ...

Single-letter genetic variations within parts of the genome once dismissed as 'junk DNA' can increase cancer risk through wormhole-like effects on far-off genes, new research shows. Researchers found ...

Structural variants (SVs) are alterations in the DNA sequence that involve large-scale changes, typically longer than 50 base pairs. Advances in long-read sequencing have significantly increased ...

Depression is a highly common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Medical professionals have ...

A new review highlights how human evolution has shaped the presence of pathogenic variations in DNA damage repair (DDR) genes ...

New research in the journal Science by Maxwell postdoctoral scholar Dustin Hill, Professor of Public Health Dave Larsen and a team of researchers has found a strong connection between the prevalence ...

Research suggests that both genetic and environmental factors likely play a role in the development of appendicitis. Genetic variations may affect the risk and severity of appendicitis. Appendicitis ...