Several theories exist as to the biochemical causes of schizophrenia ... Nonetheless, most scientists agree that there is a significant genetic component in schizophrenia. Indeed, genome-wide ...

After almost a decade of work and an almost detective-like search for cases around the world, an international consortium of ...

While the disease is known to have genetic causes, not all patients with the condition have the hallmark variant in the AIRE gene, said Jennifer Miller, MD, '04 GME, associate professor of ...

Important insights into the mechanisms behind Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), a common cause of age-related ... the importance of understanding genetic instability – when cells ...

Diagnosing the genetic cause of a disease can aid in finding therapies and directing treatment, but often these diagnoses occur long after the disease has impacted a patient's life. In a new study ...

The Division of Genetics and Epidemiology is internationally renowned for its pioneering work in understanding the underlying genetic causes of cancer risk. High-quality laboratory, epidemiological ...

Gout is hereditary rather than down to lifestyle, suggests a new study. Originally published on talker.news, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

A team of scientists led by Prof. Patrik Verstreken (VIB-KU Leuven) has identified a new genetic mutation that may cause a form of early-onset Parkinsonism. The mutation, located in a gene called ...

The children or siblings of someone with a genetic mutation known to cause FTD have a 50% chance of carrying the same mutation. Families with a known mutation should be offered genetic counselling.