Testing for genetic mutations in urine can detect bladder cancer years before the disease shows clinical symptoms, new research has shown. The study, by researchers from France, Iran and the ...

Simple genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and thalassaemia are just that — simple. A single gene underlies them. Finding it is like climbing a steep hill — hard work but straightforward.

“This focus on issues beyond ‘simple’ genetics is what defines the role of a genetic counselor. The role is distinct from that of a medical geneticist and is trained in psychological aspects.” ...

Researchers have published a simple trick that improves the accuracy of techniques that help us understand how external variables—such as temperature—affect gene activity in plants. March 13, 2024 ...