Genetics

Health Researchers discover genetic cause of hearing loss and identify possible treatments

Scientists have uncovered how mutations in the CPD gene cause hearing loss—and how arginine or nitric oxide–boosting drugs could restore hearing.

Health Gene discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and other diseases tied to vitamin D deficiency

Health Scientists found a previously unknown structure in mammalian cells

AI Researchers can accurately tell someone’s age using AI and just a bit of DNA

Health Why do some people age faster than others?

Discoveries DNA from long-extinct branch of the humanity boosted survival rates for early Americans

Discoveries Ancient DNA reveals 2,500 years of human movement and change in the South Pacific

Health Researchers reveal a surprising link between human evolution and cancer

Discoveries Groundbreaking discovery rewrites the history of the Hun Empire

Health Experimental drug cures all patients of cancer in clinical trial

Health Breakthrough study reveals 57 genetic causes of stuttering – offering new hope for millions

Health Scientists discover how wasps could help slow down human aging

Health Global DNA study identifies 175,000+ variants affecting human diversity and disease risk

Discoveries Breakthrough discovery links Neanderthal DNA and autism

Discoveries Humans and Neanderthals are far more connected than once thought

Discoveries 4,000-year-old skeletons reveal surprising origin of leprosy

Health New genetic discovery reveals hidden cause of liver disease