Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a ...

There is a rare gene mutation linked to sudden cardiac death and heart failure called phospholamban (PLN). It may not be very ...

Columbia's Silence ALS program is testing spinal antisense therapy in a high‑risk patient; early EMG tests normalized.

New rare genetic variants are linked to ALS, expanding understanding of genetic contributors. About a quarter of ALS cases have an identifiable genetic contributor. Findings support broader use of ...

A Winter Haven family is navigating an emotional and life-changing medical journey, as two young brothers fight the same rare ...

Scientists have identified rare genetic mutations granting extraordinary abilities, including minimal sleep, extreme strength ...

Rare genetic mutation makes some people resistant to viral infections By Pranjal Malewar August 27, 2025 A new kind of antiviral treatment may be on the way, thanks to the strange genetics of people ...

In our earliest science lessons, we learned that anything denser than water sinks. The denser something is, the more easily it sinks. This is seen in people who are more muscular, because muscle is ...

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff can’t get enough oxygen with each breath. Advanced cystic fibrosis makes even simple things like walking or showering arduous and exhausting. She has the most common fatal ...