The findings will improve clinical diagnostic services for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. Through rigorous genetic analysis, the researchers discovered that mutations in a small ...

Genetics play a role in low testosterone for some men, but underlying causes vary widely. Many genes influence testosterone ...

A rare genetic disorder discovered by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and their colleagues can cause brain damage from dangerously low blood sugar levels and liver damage in infants, along ...

“Grey’s Anatomy” alum Steven W. Bailey is opening up about the rare genetic neuromuscular disorder he’s been privately ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research suggests that having two copies of the ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Gout causes sudden flares of joint pain, which often arise during the nighttime, and in the big toe, though it may affect other joints including the ankles or knees. It is the most common type of ...

Menkes syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to absorb and store copper. The disorder primarily affects infants, and it leads to serious complications and a shortened ...

Abu Dhabi achieved a medical milestone on January 5, 2026, with the UAE's first gene-therapy injection for inherited blood disorders. CASGEVY, utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, corrects faulty DNA in conditions ...