A new study reveals that increasing levels of apolipoprotein M (ApoM) may slow or prevent the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness in older adults.

Adding genetic testing to clinical familial hypercholesterolemia screening improves risk assessment, prognosis and helps to guide targeted therapy.

Autism spectrum disorders are complex neurodevelopmental conditions affecting about 1 in 100 children worldwide. Early ...

The newly launched South African Blood Regulatory (SABR) dataset reveals how genetic variation influences blood traits and ...

Zebrafish have the remarkable and rare ability to regrow and repair their hearts after damage. New research from Caltech and ...

As a technology broadcaster and journalist, largely for the BBC, I've spent the best part of two decades deeply immersed in ...

Elevated lipoprotein(a) is a genetically transmitted codominant trait that is an independent risk driver for cardiovascular disease. Lipoprotein(a) concentration is heavily influenced by genetic ...

The MINI Act helps make that possible. It puts science into action and brings hope to people with rare or complex health needs.

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital studied how common and rare genetic variants influence late-onset ...

I wish I could tell you that after recently turning 50, I plan to be mindful and proactive about age-related health issues.

When most people think of heart disease, they think of high cholesterol. And while cholesterol is an important piece of the ...

A local family that has a rare form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ...