Rare inherited genetic variants significantly increase familial lung cancer risk, offering new targets for early detection.

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced a study indicating that the use of its online screening tool, MyGeneHistory®, alongside a virtual education program, significantly increased the completion rates for ...

A new study challenges what's long been assumed about genetic variants thought to always cause inherited blindness.

Less than 30% of people with certain genetic variants go blind, despite the faulty genes previously being thought to cause ...

Groundbreaking research at Seattle Children's Hospital provides critical genetic diagnoses for newborns within 48 hours.

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced in a press release that a study published in JCO Precision Oncology indicates their RiskScore® tool enhances breast cancer screening by aligning clinician ...

Conventional investigations of the genetic contributors to Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk and progression have ignored the role of the X-chromosome, primarily due to technical analysis limitations. To ...

“Our investigation confirms the harmful effect of alcohol consumption on cancer risk, but suggests that alcohol only increases cancer risk in body parts with direct exposure to alcohol,” said ...

Even as humpbacks rebound in number, their genomes reveal a loss of genetic diversity and a buildup of harmful mutations left ...

A study of over 1.2 million people has uncovered new genetic clues to dyslexia, shedding light on brain development and ...