Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare hereditary disease that is associated with progressive muscle wasting. The ...

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...

Regenxbio's gene therapy faces market challenges as Goldman Sachs lowers its rating and price target, citing competition and ...

Joleen Plekkenpol of Chanhassen woke up one morning with a “flat” foot; something was wrong with the ligaments. And gradually, this loosening of her joints and ligaments moved ...

Two women aborted healthy babies because they were wrongly told their offspring would have serious genetic conditions, an ...

It took more than 50 years for Marthe Gautier to set the record straight about her discovery of the genetic cause of Down ...

LIG4 syndrome is an exceptionally rare disorder caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from repairing damaged ...

I want to see ‘Burger 21’ jerseys in the stands, not strictly because they’re a fan of me, but because they’re a fan of the ...

Eberhardt, 37, is now the first actor with Down syndrome to star in an action film, and he spoke alongside the film's director Ben Gonyo in an interview that aired on TODAY Jan. 29. "He has that 'it' ...

Advancements in gene therapy and molecular research have opened pathways to target cognitive and developmental challenges associated with down syndrome. Stem cell therapy is being explored for ...

What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES ... Stomach acid is needed to break down food. But too much acid can cause painful peptic ulcers. In ZES, the ulcers are usually in ...