Genetics

A
rare genetic mutation associated with a developmental disorder could be a treatment
target for related conditions in adults

Researchers
discover a master regulator of nose development

Genetic malfunction causes
hyperactive inflammation and cancer susceptibility

A gene mutation that makes the body turn life-saving immune cells into a rare and dangerous cancer has been identified for the first time

Fusion of two genes that regulate cellular adhesion increases risk of gastric cancer

Refinement of an algorithm for determining genetic ancestry could help identify genetic factors in disease

The genetic signatures of gastric cancer cell lines reveal disease subtypes with different drug sensitivities

A genetic study of Chinese patients reveals a prevalent risk factor for certain blood cancers not detected in European patients

New research sheds light on the molecular mechanisms by which a virus contributes to cancer

A genetic variation common in East Asian populations has been linked to cancer drug resistance

Variations in immune genes associated with increased susceptibility to common kidney disease

Mutant zebrafish provide a model for an emerging class of human diseases