The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit ...

Dr. Katz's research shows how important it is for all breast cancer survivors to have access to genetic testing services, ...

Imagine a single test that can guide your doctor on which medicines will work best for your body, not just today, but for the rest of your life. AIG Hospitals, in collaboration with GenepoweRx, has ...

Genetics research and cognitive theory together are revealing autism’s biological depth and cognitive richness, shaping a ...

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/12/25, we discuss the impact of genetic testing on health care. But first, we ...

Earlier this year, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn created a first-of-its-kind drug customized to a unique genetic mutation to save an infant named Baby KJ from dying of a ...

Penn and CHOP researchers want to develop urea cycle disorder treatments using CRISPR gene-editing therapy. Get unlimited access to Inquirer.com and The Inquirer App, plus 5 articles each month to ...

FLORIDA — An incident in South Florida earlier this month in which several college students (including some West Point cadets) overdosed after reportedly using cocaine laced with fentanyl was just the ...

With over 40% of American adults considered obese, and that statistic alone accounting for almost $180 billion of medical expenditure per year according to the CDC, it’s clear that weight is a ...

Summer McKesson struggled to breathe for years. Doctors told her it was because her blood would not stop clotting – and they couldn’t figure out why. A single clot alone can be lethal; but the ...

From protest signs to viral posts, students have pushed free speech boundaries generation after generation. Whether it’s a political banner or a rant on TikTok, Supreme Court rulings still decide what ...

In many sexually dimorphic species, a mechanism is required to ensure equivalent levels of gene expression from the sex chromosomes. In mammals, such dosage compensation is achieved by X-chromosome ...