Genetics

When 35-year-old Rajesh (name changed) collapsed during a morning jog, his family was stunned. Fit, vegetarian, and with…

A research team identified the genetic mutation at the base of the atherosclerosis in Korat cats, a disease…

When Noor Siddiqui was growing up, her mother developed retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that leads to gradual vision…

Brain cells (artificially coloured) can be infected by a virus carrying the apperatus to correct disease-causing mutations. Credit:…

For centuries, Leonardo da Vinci’s genius has fascinated historians and scientists alike, but now researchers are closer than…

Challen A gene called DNMT3A is important for guiding blood stem cells into forming all the cell types…

10 things about ischemic heart disease and atherosclerosis: Risk factors, causes, and prevention Ischemic heart disease, driven by…

A new specialist clinic is aiming to support faster diagnoses and more personalised care for people living with…

By Amber Salzman, CEO, Epicrispr Biotechnologies Recently, the first patient in history was treated with an epigenetic editing…

Comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) is reshaping cancer care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, informing prognosis, and enabling more personalized…

This could save the lives of thousands of people worldwide. Sep 12, 2025 0 (Kwangmoozaa / Shutterstock.com) The…

7 May 2025 – Wits University Genetic factors contribute to some 30% of…

why genetic testing could be a lifesaver