With a new study in the journal Cell, researchers at Stanford University and Stockholm University have contributed to ...

All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is their epigenetics—meticulously placed chemical tags that influence which genes are expressed in ...

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are medical conditions characterized by the progressive degradation ...

The approval was supported by data from phase 3 STEER study, which enrolled patients with SMA who were treatment-naive and able to sit but never able to walk independently.

Gene expression analysis is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid evolution of advanced omics technologies. From single-cell ...

Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases. By Pam Belluck and Carl Zimmer Gene-editing therapies offer ...

Glaucoma remains one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, often progressing silently until vision loss has already occurred. Known as the “silent thief of sight,” the disease ...

Glaucoma continues to be one of the most significant causes of vision loss across the country, often developing slowly and without obvious warning signs. Frequently called the “silent thief of sight,” ...