Genetics

Molecular mutation may be more common among African Americans with late onset Alzheimer’s, provide a possible focus for early diagnosis and targeted treatments

Focusing on glial brain cells, neuroscientist Yongjie Yang hunts for a new path to treating the genetic disorder

In a first, Tufts engineers create nanoparticles that deliver gene-editing tools to specific tissues and organs in mouse models

Tufts researchers find the molecular mechanism that causes fragility in abnormal DNA structures, which can lead to disease

Tufts researchers discover a gene necessary for maintenance of healthy sleep in fruit flies, which might help understand human sleep

Researchers used lipid nanoparticles to deliver CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tools for potential treatment of hyperlipidemia.

A Tufts expert discusses whether direct-to-consumer genetics testing kits really work, their privacy risks, and potential surprises

Tufts President Anthony Monaco reflects on the late comedian's role in helping to fund his groundbreaking research

Loss of astroglia-specific fragile X mental retardation protein contributes to fragile X syndrome