Genetics play a role in low testosterone for some men, but underlying causes vary widely. Many genes influence testosterone production and sensitivity to testosterone. …

Tiffany Fransen, diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia, faces challenges from this rare disease. The genetic disorder affects her mobility and speech, altering her daily life. Despite difficulties, Tiffany maintains a fulfilling life with family support and adapted routines.

A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly developed form of CRISPR at UNSW Sydney points to a safer way of treating inherited conditions such as Sickle Cell disease.

A study reveals that two-thirds of genetic risks for mental health conditions are shared, challenging traditional diagnostic boundaries.

Dr. Matthew Grossman, an interventional endoscopist and gastroenterologist with Atlantic Health System in New Jersey, explained the relationship between Lynch syndrome and human DNA. "Think of DNA as a ladder," he said. "Normally, errors in the rungs ...

In UK Biobank, 2,902 people (0.6 % of participants) had two copies of the genetic variant (C282Y) which mean they are at risk of the condition. Of these people, who had a mean age of 57, only a small proportion were diagnosed with haemochromatosis at the start of the study- 12% of males and 3.4% of females.

Certain rare genetic disorders may cause a child to develop obesity. Health experts may refer to these conditions as syndromic childhood obesity. They may affect a child’s metabolism or cause them to become more sedentary. A genetic disorder is a ...