A genetic mutation is an alteration in the genetic code found in DNA. A mutation changes the specific instructions of the ...

About one-third of cases are diagnosed at late stages when the disease is hard to treat. Scientists have now learned more about how genetic mutations can increase the risk of bladder cancer and drive ...

Genetic mutations can increase cancer risk. BRCA, Lynch syndrome, and TP53 mutations are linked to specific cancers. Regular screening, genetic counseling, and lifestyle changes are crucial for ...

UPR can lead to deleterious downstream consequences, such as apoptosis and altered gene expression, and this can contribute to the molecular pathology of the mutations. The emerging importance of ...

Genetic testing is used to look for certain mutations in a person's genes. This is done with saliva or blood samples. These tests can help a patient learn if they have genetic conditions that run ...

Image: Xenograft model of prostate cancer. Credit: National Institutes of Health, 2015. Scientists have added to the list of inherited genetic mutations known to increase the risk of more aggressive ...