Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in 100 babies born each year. One of the ...

Every person's DNA tells a unique story. To unlock the full potential of genetic research, scientists need tools that reflect ...

The Broad Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Maine’s Jackson Laboratory announced a collaboration to develop rare ...

A new nonprofit wants to streamline gene therapy for diseases often avoided by pharmaceutical companies — making treatment ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...

Broad Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, and The Jackson Laboratory today announced the Center for Therapeutic Genetics (CTG), a collaboration that will develop genetic medicines and treat ...

The nonprofit Center for Therapeutic Genetics (CTG) will have a small physical space at the Broad Institute of MIT and ...

Jacqueline Tabler discusses the role of connective tissues, highlighting the complex relationship between genetics, ...

There are some 80 human diseases that in one way or another are considered autoimmune. Perhaps the most common indication of an autoimmune pathogenesis is the presence of circulating antibodies that ...

Dr Sayan Sinha Roy, assistant professor in the department of hematology, said hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

A couple with deep ties to the Chicago area is donating $11 million to Lurie Children’s Hospital in hopes of speeding research, treatment and diagnosis for children with rare and genetic disorders.