Understanding how cells turn genes on and off is one of biology's most enduring mysteries. Now, a new technology developed by ...

A Northwestern Medicine-led study has identified mutations in the gene CEP76 as a new cause of ciliopathies, shedding light on a complex group of disorders that affect multiple body systems, according ...

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a leading cause of heart failure, is twice as common in Black individuals as in white individuals. This excess risk is not fully explained by known risk factors such as ...

Scientists have long believed that a universal genetic code serves as a blueprint for all life on Earth, dictating the structure and function of organisms from the simplest bacteria to complex humans.

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking genetic map. This resource identifies individuals at risk for high cholesterol and heart disease. It works ...

PITTSBURGH - An international team led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientist has created a first-of-its-kind resource to identify ...

An international team led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientist has created a first-of-its-kind resource ...