For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts, dialysis and transplantation are among the only treatments. More than 12.

Most common diseases and most quantitative traits that can be measured in human populations are complex genetic traits. That is, many genetic and nongenetic factors interact to determine the final ...

For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts ...

Camouflage is a common defensive strategy among animals. By modifying their coloration and patterning, animals evade ...

Two studies have significantly expanded the known genetic variants associated with atrial fibrillation (AF), identifying over 350 common DNA variants and rare changes in several genes linked to AF ...

Hypopigmentation is a chronic condition in which areas of the skin are lighter in color than normal. Causes may include ...

Consanguinity is common in multiple regions, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, and can have positive and negative consequences. A significant proportion of genetic diseases manifest as ...

Expert and Family Heart Foundation Ambassador Discuss the Genetic Risks of High Lipoprotein(a) and How Individuals Can Access Free At-Home Screening & Support Through Cholesterol Connect Program NEW ...

The combination of medical advancement with educational backing and societal acceptance allows individuals with Down syndrome ...

Kodinhi, a village in Kerala, astonishes with its 450 pairs of twins among 2,000 families, vastly exceeding India's average ...