Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died from a genetic disease called PolG, but experts hope his passing could bring more ...

POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.

Researchers have significantly expanded the understanding of the genetic causes of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart ...

Discover the causes behind fatty liver disease, a condition affecting 25% of adults worldwide, and learn simple lifestyle ...

Supporting children with genetic diseases is “crucial”, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Saturday.Speaking at an event held to mark World Rare Disease day, he said the event “highlights the ...

Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP ...

Here, experts explain genetics in Alzheimer’s and dementia, including if it’s hereditary, how to lower your risk, and ...

Prince Frederik, 22, was a founder and the creative director of a foundation that raised awareness of POLG disorder.

Johns Hopkins scientists develop mRNA "booster" as potential new way to treat rare genetic diseases marked by too low levels ...

Despite insufficient evidence to support direct-to-consumer genetic testing in routine clinical care, cardiovascular ...

Newborns with congenital heart disease and their mothers may both face elevated risk for cancer compared with their ...

Genetic testing for hereditary arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy in an area with known founder effects on local genetic variants ...