Tatiana Schlossberg, the youngest granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, recently revealed she was diagnosed with ...

Scientists have revealed parts of the genome that are especially vulnerable to mutations that occur very early on in ...

Schlossberg, 35, revealed she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia after giving birth to her second child.

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The Omicron variant of COVID continues to spur governments and scientists into action this week, with booster shot programs being expanded. In response to the potentially vaccine-resistant new variant ...

Viruses can change. They can alter their genetic make-up. When these changes occur, the virus may become more or less of a threat to the human host. Virologists are therefore interested in tracking ...

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are "tumor suppressor genes," meaning that, when normal, they make proteins that keep cells from growing abnormally, according to Cancer.org. "The way I explain it to patients is, they ...

According to DogTime, a Fluffy Frenchie looks and acts like a typical French Bulldog, but has a medium-sized, fluffy, soft ...

The prothrombin gene mutation increases your risk of severe blood clots. Medications, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce this risk. The prothrombin gene plays a crucial ...

Mitochondria are well known as the powerhouses of the cell because of their energy generating capabilities. These little ...

A mutated strain of influenza A, H3N2 subclade K, is surging worldwide, sparking concerns about a severe flu season in the ...