A large-scale genetic analysis has identified 36 genes carrying rare mutations that substantially increase the likelihood of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder, chronic tic disorders, or both.

Setara brings together an experienced team and a proven genetics-driven approach to design and development of small molecule ...

Researchers have found that a genetic mutation associated with a rare group of blood cancers does not always result in development of the disease. The work provides insight into the initial phases of ...

Setara Biosciences has raised $90 million in Series A financing to advance a pipeline of precision medicines targeting rare ...

Researchers report a previously unrecorded de novo GLI3 frameshift variant in a Palestinian infant with Pallister-Hall ...

A narrative review of twenty studies finds oral leukokeratosis is the most common oral sign of pachyonychia congenita, most often tied to KRT6A mutations, while natal teeth link to KRT17.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People who have never smoked may still be at a much higher risk of developing lung cancer if they have a certain rare genetic ...

A rare inherited mutation in the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) gene is associated with a 25-fold increased risk of lung cancer, according to a study by investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer ...

Peyton Stewart was diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation that caused an autoimmune deficiency ...

A particular gene variant called APOE ε4 is considered a high-risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease — so strong that ...

Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia, but researchers have now identified some individuals who share a rare genetic predisposition to developing a type ...