A Beaverton family that has spent years searching for a replacement gene for their son’s rare genetic disorder says they are ...

Shane DiGiovanna was born with epidermolysis bullosa, or EB, a condition he said is described as "the worst disease you’ve ...

You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this ...

Marley Mansour, 11, is tickled by mom Kayla Mansour on her bed at their home in Rowlett on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Marley is set to make medical history as the first person in the world to receive ...

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A Carlsbad family is sharing their son’s story after the 5-year-old was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder and began a ...

Rian McCann is almost seven years old. Her parents, Danielle and Frank described her as kind, sassy, smart and above all, resilient. Rian was born with CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder — which prevents her ...

The Naylor siblings were all born with myotonic dystrophy, a genetic disorder that causes muscles to waste away. It wasn’t until later that the family knew something was wrong, so they made things as ...

Weizmann Institute study finds genetics may account for about 50 percent of human lifespan, more than double previous estimates.

BEAVERTON, Oregon — A Beaverton family that has spent years searching for a replacement gene for their son’s rare genetic disorder says they are seeing encouraging progress. Linda and Tommy Pham say ...

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. (WCCO) – A 20-year-old Minnesota man died while embarking on a family trip as part of his final wish. His family spoke about his lasting legacy. Twenty-year-old Giacomo Naylor gave ...