Some fungi live up to 2,500 years thanks to an internal system that eliminates harmful cells and prevents genetic mutations.

Advanced DNA and RNA sequencing techniques have transformed our understanding of how tumours develop and how histologically similar cancers can be differentiated into various molecular genomic ...

Harlequin ichthyosis is an extremely rare genetic mutation that affects the skin. Infants who are born with the condition are covered with a hard and very thick layer of skin, that has deep cracks.

Researchers are adding new evidence to the emerging concept that 'silent' or synonymous mutations may have crucial consequences. Their study showed how a synonymous mutation in one gene can ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the ...

From the very name of the syndrome, you can guess in what way it affects those who are diagnosed with it. Werewolf syndrome ranks third on our list of uncommon genetic mutations in humans. It is ...