A genetic mutation commonly found in cancer patients may also affect how the human body develops in the womb, according to new research from the University of Dundee. Professor Kim Dale, Principal ...

For a long time, evolutionary biologists have thought that the genetic mutations that drive the evolution of genes and proteins are largely neutral: they're neither good nor bad, but just ordinary ...

Genetic disorders can occur due to mutations in one gene (monogenic), multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance), and mutation in one or more chromosomes. Point mutations are where one nucleotide in ...

A study has found that older fathers are more likely to pass on mutations linked to developmental disorders or cancer to their children. Experts point out that the risks should be considered when ...