A long-established drug with a diverse medical history is drawing new attention for its potential role in treating an ...

On Thursday, January 8, Quick and CNBC launched their new initiative, CNBC Cares, to help raise awareness for rare diseases ...

In a new study, researchers from France have revealed why people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) often develop serious ...

An HIV-derived nucleoside therapy now treats rare genetic diseases by restoring mitochondrial DNA and improving muscle ...

A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly ...

Audrey Tyrell, 13, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Usher syndrome at age 10. The teen has created a bucket ...

CNBC’s Becky Quick recently opened up about her 9-year-old daughter Kaylie’s private battle with a rare genetic disorder. In ...

A recent study finds that certain psychiatric disorders have considerable genetic overlap. But these genes aren’t the whole story; you have a say in what they do.

Tiffany Fransen, diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia, faces challenges from this rare disease. The genetic disorder affects ...

State Sen. Danny Burgess and state Rep. Adam Anderson have filed legislation that would address a shortage of genetic ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...