New research in PLOS Biology shows that zebrafish embryos activate regeneration programs in response to genetic developmental ...

The CRISPR molecular scissors have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of genetic diseases. This is because they can be used to correct specific defective sections of the genome.

A Malaysian case report describes the first known instance of incomplete Kawasaki disease serving as the initial presentation ...

Multiple types of genetic influence affect the severity and presentation of alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to what may ...

Sucrase-isomaltase (SI) is an intestinal enzyme critical for the digestion of dietary carbohydrates, particularly sucrose and starch. Previous studies from the Gastrointestinal Genetics team at CIC ...

Genetic defects are exceedingly common, which is not surprising considering just how many cells make up our bodies, including our reproductive cells. While most of these defects have no or only minor ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The expression of GSDMB was high in children with a 17q21 genetic variant. These children did not have ...

Researchers have shown how genetic defects in Toxoplasma gondii are rescued if co-infected with normal parasites, thanks to supportive secreted proteins. The study is published in eLife, and provides ...

Some malignant tumors found in brain cancer patients or in some types of leukemia have specific mutations in the IDH1 or IDH2 genes. Mutations within these genes cause an overproduction of ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious and usually fatal neurodegenerative disorder in which motor neurons deteriorate and die. The disease causes a loss of movement that eventually affects ...

The risk of AVSD is higher in children with Down syndrome. An atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) means that the central region of the heart separating the atria from the ventricles has failed to ...

The research points to sucrose, among other sugars, as a key trigger of bowel symptoms in individuals with a genetic predisposition to carbohydrate maldigestion, opening doors for personalized ...