Why do individuals carrying identical gene mutations for a disease end up having varying severity or symptoms of the disease?

The discovery could help scientists develop new pathways for plants to battle infection

Over the last decade, it's become clearer than ever that bacteria in the human gut—collectively termed the microbiome—play a key role in health and disease

Large and diverse data sets help clinical labs tailor treatments

The researchers propose that these disease-causing mutations lead to a loss of function of the protein and that the gene IRF2BPL is required for proper neuronal function and maintenance

Americans are more likely to anticipate negative rather than positive effects from widespread use of gene-editing technology

The incidence of tickborne infections in the United States has risen significantly within the past decade

New center to attract scientists and clinicians in pediatric biomedical research

Some viruses can produce insulin-like hormones that stimulate human cells—and have potential to cause diabetes

The availability of these essential, but frequently overlooked constituent products, are certain to benefit the needs of many allied health professionals, as both their sourcing and availability have been historically problematic