Treatment would be only the 2nd gene therapy OK'd in the United States
When oldest female child has the disorder, risk is raised for younger siblings, especially boys: study
Study suggests genetic variations in the DNA of mitochondria may up risk for developmental disorder
Discovery of triggers that make glioblastoma resistant to chemo offers hope for future treatments, study authors say
In 'first-of-its kind' procedure, scientists converted to normal a mutant gene involved in heart threat
Faster diagnosis leads to faster treatment, researcher says
More research could shed light on how these genetic pathways work
People with the disorder have dry scales on their skin
Half of breast cancer patients who had both breasts removed unsure of genetic risk of more cancers: study
6 out of 10 screened weren't at high risk for the disease, researchers say
Child must inherit genetic mutation from two deaf parents, researchers said
Doctors should screen earlier for signs of trouble in people with this gene variant, researcher suggests
But treatment has only been given to one patient so far
Researchers spot close to 300 genetic regions linked to baldness, which could provide targets for treatment
17 of 24 children with neurofibromatosis type 1 saw improvement, but more study needed
Condition is rare, tends to ease with age and causes no harm, researchers say
Restless legs syndrome, schizophrenia also have biological ties to sleep disorders, research suggests
One in 6 diagnosed under 50 has at least one gene mutation that ups risk, study says
About 35 million people worldwide face heart failure risk from genetic flaws, researchers say
Diet sodas do not appear to pose the same danger, researcher says