People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, appear to have eight genetic signals that ...

A large study of ME/CFS included more than 15,000 people and identified eight locations in the genome linked to the disease.

Scientists in Japan have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to remove the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome.

CRISPR gene editing shows potential for treating genetic diseases. Explore how it may impact Down syndrome treatment and ...

As gene-editing technology leaps forward, scientists are on the cusp of breakthroughs that could redefine the landscapes of ...

In Canada, "the average lifespan of someone with Down syndrome is about 60 years old," said Dr. Brian Skotko, senior author ...

Led by Ryotaro Hashizume at Mie University, the research team demonstrated that CRISPR can be used to remove the extra copy of chromosome 21 - the fundamental cause of Down syndrome ...

Scientists in Japan have made a breakthrough using CRISPR technology to remove the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome.

Janet Charchuk knows that having Down syndrome puts her at higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease at a younger age than the average person.

As we age, the genes in our cells accumulate more mutations. This is one of the contributory factors to age-related diseases ...

Japanese scientists may have rewritten the future of Down syndrome research by using gene editing to remove the extra ...

A Rhinelander family is on a mission to raise awareness and funding for research into a rare genetic disorder that affects ...