Sometimes, a small error in the sequence of DNA can lead to a very serious disease. Scientists have identified many mutations that arise in a single gene to cause an ...

Autism spectrum disorder is complex; it present differently in different patients, and the causes are still unclear, even though hundreds of small ... | Genetics And Genomics ...

One of the most inherent risks is the risk of damaging healthy genes. This rather brutal issue is step one of risk management. It also means large sequences of amino acids that must be checked, ...

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after ...

WTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes an even deeper dive into the Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s “Ocean Library” through DNA ...

The genetics of autism has long been one of the most intricate puzzles in neurodevelopmental science. Today, the pieces are coming together more rapidly than ever before. Landmark projects such as the ...