A pair of studies recently published in Nature [1,2] identified genetic changes associated with autism spectrum disorders, opening new avenues to predict the risk for these neurodevelopmental ...

For the first time, doctors have treated a baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder with a gene-editing therapy scientists tailored to specifically repair his unique mutation. The baby ...

You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this ...

University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has led international research uncovering a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly impacts brain growth and function in children ...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - “Kickin’ it in the Park for NF” is a walk in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls that brings funds and awareness to Neurofibromatosis First. The local non-profit organization ...

GREER, S.C. (WSPA) — An Upstate woman is hosting a fundraiser to raise awareness for Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic disorder that only affects one in every 50,000 people globally. The host, Megan ...

Wondering what really causes borderline PD? New neuroscience discoveries suggest that genetics and brain irregularities may ...

For the first time, doctors have created a customized treatment using the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR to treat a baby... A promising genetic treatment tailor-made for a baby ...