Some lucky people have rare genetic mutations that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep, while the rest of us need around eight hours to function. Now, researchers have ...

A newly identified and rare genetic variant slows the growth of mutated blood stem cells and reduces the risk of leukemia.

Researchers identified a new genetic mutation that may allow some people to survive, even thrive, on three hours of sleep. The mutation is called SIK3-N783Y. Scientists said mice test subjects ...

Researchers have identified specific genes containing rare mutations that significantly increase the likelihood of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These findings, published in the ...

Aurora Therapeutics today announced its official launch to transform personalized gene editing from a one-patient breakthrough into a scalable model capable of bringing therapies to millions of ...

Researchers identified a rare genetic variant that weakens MSI2 activity in blood stem cells, slowing clonal hematopoiesis ...

The sperm of a man carrying a rare genetic mutation linked to cancer was used to conceive scores of children across Europe, prompting calls for greater regulation and a limit on the number of births ...

In our earliest science lessons, we learned that anything denser than water sinks. The denser something is, the more easily it sinks. This is seen in people who are more muscular, because muscle is ...