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
Grafts of patients' genetically modified skin improved healing of wounds in early study
Genetic clues to this autoimmune disease could lead to breakthroughs for related disorders, researchers say
They're the No. 1 reason kids get antibiotics, and finding could point to better treatments, researchers say
Technique designed to help couples who carry rare genetic mutations
Brothers, sisters of those with bipolar disorder also face higher odds of similar diagnosis, Israeli research suggests
Findings suggest developmental disorder's causes may be even more complex
However, black soldiers with the gene variant face higher risk of muscle deterioration during exercise
Limber tail, a painful disorder that mostly affects larger breeds, may have genetic roots
Aggressive breeding to change appearance dampened the pooches' immune systems, study says
Shared habits and environment contribute to heart disease, high blood pressure and depression, study reports
Detection of genetic flaw could help predict or prevent cancer in their relatives, study suggests
'Next-generation gene sequencing' could speed up the time to a diagnosis, study suggests