Colon cancer, also referred to as bowel cancer or colorectal cancer, causes an estimated 51,020 deaths every year. Around 145,600 American citizens receive a colon cancer diagnosis annually. Read on for six signs and symptoms of colon cancer you should never ignore. 1. A persistent change in bowel habits Bowel…

Scientists have long understood that there is a link between certain diseases and abnormalities within the genome. These abnormalities are known as “gene mutations.” Gene mutations are actually quite common. The impact they have on a person’s health can vary greatly. …

SAN DIEGO — () — Progenity, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company, today announced the hire of Eric d’Esparbes as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. …

Every year, medical professionals diagnose around 16 new cases of Tay-Sachs disease in the United States. We look at diagnosis, treatment, and the potential of gene therapy in finding a cure. Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic condition. It causes progressive destruction of the nervous system. The disorder often arises in…

Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects around 1 in 185,000 people in America today. The disorder occurs more frequently in Mennonite (1 in 380) and Ashkenazi Jewish (1 in 26,000) populations. …

Since the Human Genome Project’s launch on October 1, 1990, investment and interest in genetic research has grown exponentially. But what exactly are genes? What function do they serve? We explore the world of genetics and its impact in terms of human health and disease. What are genes? Inside each…