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Origins of schizophrenia linked to epigenetics of the placentaEpigenetic changes in the placenta may shape how the fetal brain develops and thus influence the risk of psychiatric disorders.
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Epigenetic 'scars' on the genome can be passed down by grandmothers, study findsIn a story of collaboration and community, researchers identified intergenerational epigenetic changes caused by war and trauma in Syrian refugees.
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POLG diseases: Rare genetic conditions that starve cells of energy and afflicted the late Prince of LuxembourgPOLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.
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The rare genetic disorder that causes severe itchiness and liver failurePatients with PFIC develop liver failure as a result of a buildup of a digestive fluid known as bile.
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Norrie disease: The rare genetic disorder that makes people go blind and deafOnly around 500 cases of Norrie disease, a genetic condition, have been reported worldwide.
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Scientists just rewrote our understanding of epigeneticsDNA and RNA epigenetics, once thought to be separate, have now been found to work together to fine-tune gene expression.
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Massive study of 3 million people reveals genetic 'hotspots' linked to bipolar disorderA new study has greatly expanded the number of gene variants thought to be tied to bipolar disorder.
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People with this rare genetic condition can't repair damage to their DNALIG4 syndrome is an exceptionally rare disorder caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from repairing damaged DNA.
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IVF may raise risk of certain disorders in babies — and epigenetic 'signatures' in the placenta could explain whyResearchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.
