Neurocutaneous disorders and mosaic rasopathies encompass a heterogeneous group of conditions in which developmental mutations acquired after fertilisation give rise to a spectrum of clinical ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Recent breakthroughs in genetics research may have uncovered new genes underlying common psychiatric disorders. Schizophrenia and ...

Researchers identified mosaicism as a possible factor influencing Alzheimer’s risk in adults with Down syndrome, offering new insights into amyloid biomarkers and their broader implications for the ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Researchers have uncovered shared genetic pathways that link multiple psychiatric disorders. These new findings have the potential to change the way psychiatric disorders are diagnosed and treated, ...

You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this ...