A study of 470,000 people reveals that the APOE gene could be behind 90% of Alzheimer's cases in the world today.

Studies have long shown that if you carry two copies of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) 4 gene, your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease are much higher. Now, researchers say in a new study that ...

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are "tumor suppressor genes," meaning that, when normal, they make proteins that keep cells from growing abnormally, according to Cancer.org. "The way I explain it to patients is, they ...

DNA is the blueprint of life. Genes encode proteins and serve as the body's basic components. However, building a functioning ...

Genetic testing for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can tell doctors if someone has leukemia, what type they may have, and whether treatment is working. The tests look for atypical changes in certain ...

The movement of genetic material between organisms that aren't directly related is a significant driver of evolution, especially among single-celled organisms like bacteria and archaea. A team led by ...