A genetic variant is likely putting some children suffering with myocarditis—inflammation of the heart muscle—at higher risk of developing heart failure, which can be fatal, according to a study ...

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University and Johns Hopkins University have identified genetic mutations that may explain why some people develop a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ...

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Tartu showed a nearly five-fold enrichment of hereditary cancer variants in infertile compared to fertile men. Every 10 th man suffers from sub- ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in the world, yet myths and misconceptions continue to surround it. In many societies, seizures are still wrongly linked to superstition or ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop ...

Growing old is inevitable, but growing old while staying active, mentally sharp, and free from serious diseases appears to be ...

This cross-sectional online survey study explores the landscape of medical training on genetic therapies, assessing the experience, expectations and attitudes of medical geneticists, other specialists ...

The development of European training standards is a major contribution to the improvement of medical training at the European level and one of the core activities of the European Union of Medical ...

Cousin marriages, especially common in Pakistan and parts of the Middle East and South Asia, increase the likelihood of inherited genetic disorders because closely related parents may carry the same ...