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A mutation is an alteration of a gene's DNA sequence. Mutations are usually bad news, but those rare changes that benefit an organism are the raw material of evolution.

The incidence of malignant melanoma is rising steadily. New research has identified a series of mutations in a specific gene which may open new routes for treatment.

Most changes in DNA aren't harmful, however, some can have a detrimental effect on health and development.

Progeria is a rare genetic disease wherein the symptoms of old begin in the early childhood. To date, there is no known cure for progeria.

Scientists are making progress against breast cancer as diagnoses are declining and research is revealing how ethnicity may impact prevalence and risk factors.

Muscular dystrophies include a number of disorders that damage skeletal muscles, leading to a loss of strength, muscle wasting, and disabilities.

This advanced lipid test is more accurate than a routine cholesterol screen and may aid in the development of new cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Molecular genetics is a genetics sub-discipline, including areas such as DNA structure, RNA structure, gene expression, gene mutation and gene therapy.

A recent study published in May 2009, reports the efficiency of personalized chemotherapy based on the genetic profile of patients affected by non-small cell lung cancer.

The result of these genetic mistakes can range from no effect on the organism to the production a defective cellular protein that may have disastrous implications.

A mutation is a rare change in a gene's DNA sequence that can result in a defective cellular protein. This article covers the basics of genetic mutation.

A study presented at the 2009 ASCO meeting, shows the efficiency and low toxicity of a new inhibitor of the PARP protein, in patients resistant to standard chemotherapy.

Once a woman makes the decision to undergo hereditary breast cancer testing, she must be prepared for what either positive or negative test results mean in her life.

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a common genetic disorder; it usually manifests later in life. Those carrying the gene aren't necessarily affected.

Why testing is recommended before symptoms of breast cancer. Breast cancer facts about cancer risks. Breast cancer statistics about risk levels.

Christina Applegate recently appeared on Oprah to discuss her double mastectomy and the need for early detection of breast cancer.

The autoimmune connective tissue disorders include various organ-specific and systemic conditions such as lupus and Sjogren's that affect structural tissue.

According to the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association this progressive disease affects one in two million.

A new mutation in a gene that is active in the central nervous system and named neurexin 3 has been associated with increased risk for obesity.

There are sometimes genetic reasons why a couple cannot get pregnant. In a few cases, the man's vas deferens have never developed.

The mutations that cause Hereditary Hemochromatosis lead to problems with iron storage in the body and can injure your heart, pancreas, liver and joints.

Cancer drugs targeting the eukaryotic translation initiation factor gene offers hope in cancer treatment.

Breast cancer in men is found in 1% of all breast cancer cases. Although this is rare, men need to be aware that they are not immune from this form of carcinoma.

Researchers at Stanford University have confirmed what many researchers have long suspected. Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 may have been named after breast cancer, but mutations in the genes also increase the lifetime risk of ovarian cancer by up to 50%.

Uterine fibroid tumors are the most common, non-cancerous pelvic masses that women experience. They arise from the muscular layer of the uterus, the myometrium.

Housing the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center as well as the Autism Phenome Project, the MIND Institute leads autism research projects in the United States.

Best known for its wiry, springy fur, the American Wirehair is also treasured for its loving temperament.

As many as two million men in the U.S. alone visit doctors each year for chronic prostatitis, a broad term for the inflammation or infection of the prostate.

Down Syndrome, also called trisomy 21, is a serious chromosomal disorder that causes limitations and abnormalities in affected children. The range of severity can vary.

Flu H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine has been prepared and purified from flu viruses grown in MCDK cells in large fermenters. The vaccine provides effective immune protection.

New technologies help researchers find common genetic mutations in different cancers.

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) battles with cells of the host immune system to spread infection.

John Hopkins researchers report that chronic inflammation may be a breeding ground for prostate cancer.

Examination of the DNA from multiple family groups afflicted with schizophrenia has identified a link to the gene for neuregulin-1, a key signaling factor in the brain.

Children and young people interested in learning about genes and DNA can access several educational websites that cover the basics.

Increasing maternal age is associated with better performance on intelligence tests of children, while increasing paternal age is associated with a poorer performance.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), women have a five-year survival rate of nearly 93 percent if ovarian cancer is found in the earliest stages.

New archaeology and genetic research suggests Solutreans from France/Spain were among the first human inhabitants of America as "Clovis" people.

Hybrid dog breeds are going mainstream as increasing numbers of Labradoodles are turning up on suburban streets. Next come genetically engineered dogs and robot canines.

Scientists continue to study the human immunodeficiency virus and the host cell's response to infection in an attempt to prevent, slow and/or effectively treat infection.

Once in a while, a person may have a condition where blood clot formation or bleeding occurs easily. What are the various causes of these disorders?

Promising natural antioxidants appear to be vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). They offer a limited means of dealing with the effects of the disorder.

H1N1 and other flu viruses have people concerned. If you can improve your immune system to lessen your chances of getting sick, would you do it?

Some cases of Parkinson disease are inherited. The gene alterations identified may point to cellular pathways involved in development of this neurodegenerative disorder.

Scientists have discovered a gene mutation that causes hairlessness in dogs. The discovery may help cure a genetic disease in humans. Dogs may truly be man's best friend.

Parkinson's Disease diagnosis and treatment predominates throughout the world today. Parkinson's Disease research is active, vigorous, focused and directed at a cure.

The theory of evolution is simply about how to explain biological change. Change is neither random nor by design. Modifications in the environment drive change.

Not all genes confer a dominant trait and having certain mutated genetic variants does not guarantee the development of an inherited disorder.