January 26, 2012: Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

January 24, 2012: Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk?
In twins study, smaller size was associated with greater risk

January 09, 2012: Most Parents Tell Kids About Test Results for Breast Cancer Genes
Children can handle the information, study suggests, except very youngest

December 30, 2011: Gene Mutations Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk: Study
Changes in 'PTEN' gene appear to raise children's risk

December 29, 2011: Gene Mutation May Be Key to Familial Pancreatic Cancer
Research may lead to a screening option for those who might be at hereditary risk

December 28, 2011: Doubt Cast on Use of Genetic Test Before Plavix
Research review suggests test won't help docs determine who would benefit from heart drug

December 20, 2011: Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
Testing of all athletes, not just Division I players, and safe training methods required, researchers say

December 13, 2011: Some Causes of Stillbirth May Be Avoidable: Studies
Lifestyle factors like drinking, smoking and diabetes management might influence risk

December 12, 2011: Gene Therapy a Boon for 6 Hemophilia Patients
Severity of the bleeding condition was reduced for men with type B disorder, study finds

December 08, 2011: Family Tree May Affect Diagnosis Age in Some Breast Cancers
In study of BRCA cancers, genes from father's side linked to diagnosis earlier in life

November 16, 2011: Gene Linked to Separation Anxiety
Researchers studied children with two rare genetic disorders

November 09, 2011: Maternal Blood Test Might Spot Birth Defects More Safely
Researchers take steps toward noninvasive screening for fetal abnormalities

November 04, 2011: Common Breast Cancer Gene Test May Be Flawed, Study Says
Researchers found high rate of false-negative results for HER2 gene

November 04, 2011: Possible Genetic Link to Autism Identified
In boys, the gene variation was associated with about a 15% increased risk, study finds

October 28, 2011: Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
People with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary form of cancer, might benefit from 2 tablets a day: study

October 11, 2011: Healthy Diet May Counteract Heart Disease Gene
Piling plates with fruit, veggies, berries reduced genetic risk in large study

October 11, 2011: Mutant Gene That Ups Risk for Ovarian Cancer May Aid Survival
Study found patients with BRCA2 had better outcomes than those without it

October 04, 2011: Older Dads Can Pass on Gene Mutations That Lower Intellect
Study suggests changes in chromosomes may account for some cases, especially in older fathers

September 27, 2011: U.S. Scientists Map Genome of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Researchers discover genetic 'hypermutations' that help tumors resist common therapies

September 23, 2011: Scientists ID More Genes Linked to Heart Disease
Five genes added to the list of many already known to affect risk of coronary artery disease, study says

September 21, 2011: Scientists Discover Key Gene Mutation Behind Lou Gehrig's Disease
The same gene variant also plays role in common form of dementia, researchers say

September 20, 2011: Researchers Find Link Between Epilepsy, Schizophrenia Risk
Connection may stem from genetic or environmental factors, experts say

September 16, 2011: Family of Four Has Its Genome Sequenced
Father's blood-clotting mutation prompts genetic testing, then genetic sequencing

September 12, 2011: Women With BRCA Mutations Get Cancer Diagnosis Earlier Than Before
Those at hereditary risk learn of tumors of breast, ovaries, earlier than past generations, study finds

September 09, 2011: New Approach to Treating Asthma in Pregnancy
Direct measurement of airway inflammation cut flare-ups by roughly 50 percent, study shows

August 30, 2011: Family Heart Disease Risk Linked to Genes, Not Lifestyle
Study including adoptive and biological parents sheds light on nature versus nurture question

August 24, 2011: 'Bubble Boy' Kids Living Normally After Gene Therapy: Study
Expert says the technique may be useful for fighting other diseases

August 19, 2011: Gluten-Free Set This Boy Free
Virginia teen who once struggled with celiac disease now healthy and happy

August 09, 2011: Maternal Blood Test Can Determine Sex of Fetus at 7 Weeks
It's meant to spot conditions such as hemophilia but might be used to gauge gender, researchers say

August 07, 2011: Gene Study Identifies Non-Hereditary Links to Schizophrenia
These 'new' gene mutations are found in patients, but not their parents, researchers say

August 05, 2011: Counseling May Help Women at Risk for Breast Cancer Gene
Learning about options might relieve anxiety, improve survival in young women, researchers say

August 04, 2011: Scientists May Have Found Missing Link to Common Brain Cancer
Two gene mutations in the regions of chromosome 1 and 19 may tip body toward cancer

August 04, 2011: Gene Mutation Can Leave People Without Fingerprints
Study of Swiss family with skin-specific version of gene sheds light on rare condition

July 27, 2011: Scientists ID Gene Linked to Syndrome Behind Elephant Man Disease
Hope is that cancer therapies might one day prove useful

July 26, 2011: Researchers Find 3 Genes Linked to Esophagus Disorders
Findings provide clues about risk for esophageal cancer, Barrett esophagus

July 25, 2011: Many Doctors Ignore Cancer Genetic Testing Guidelines
Only 41% order testing, counseling for women at high risk of breast or ovarian cancer: study

July 20, 2011: Cheaper DNA Sequencing Coming Closer
Proponents see it as valuable medical tool, but others aren't sure it will help the individual all that much

July 20, 2011: Study: Inherited Alzheimer's Detectable 20 Years Before Symptom Onset
Early diagnosis critical to preserving patients' mental abilities and memories, researchers say

July 14, 2011: Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Identified
More research needed to determine why the genetic variants might lead to symptoms

June 17, 2011: Gene Study Sheds Light on Often Fatal Heart Condition
Duplicate in chromosome 16 region linked to raised threat of aneurysm that causes aortic dissection

June 15, 2011: Gene Sequencing Helps Twins With Rare Disorder
Children thrived after results found they had a subtype of disease requiring different treatment

June 13, 2011: Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Migraines
Inheriting any one of 3 gene variants raises risk for severe headaches by up to 15%, researchers say

June 09, 2011: Apples Help Keep Muscles Strong, Mouse Study Finds
Discovery may lead to new treatments to prevent wasting due to aging, illness, researchers say

June 08, 2011: Girls May Be More Resistant to Autism Than Boys: Study
Genetic studies suggest they have to suffer more genetic mishaps than boys to develop disorder

May 25, 2011: Scientists Find Molecular Similarities in Brains of Those With Autism
Frontal, temporal lobes in cortex were different in healthy tissue, but the same when disorder was present

May 23, 2011: Genes Tied to Severity of Cystic Fibrosis Identified
Researchers hope to find way to extend life expectancy for people with this inherited disease

May 06, 2011: Single Gene Linked to Evolution of Human Brain
Study sheds light on development of brain's cerebral cortex, key to many high-level functions

April 22, 2011: Dogs' DNA May Aid Research on Hereditary Parkinson's
Gene mutation that affects both Tibetan Terriers and humans could lead to treatment advances

April 04, 2011: Ovarian Cancer Prognosis May Depend on Gene Mutations
Women with BRCA2 had best survival rate in study

April 04, 2011: Most Breast Tumors Have Unique Genetic 'Fingerprint,' Study Finds
Helps explain why it's difficult to predict outcomes, find new treatments, researchers say