A new catalog of human genetic data may help researchers uncover the genetic roots of disease and enable the ultimate realization of personalized medicine.

Cells in the back of the developing brain can give rise to brain tumors, suggesting they may be a target for treatment.

A new statistical tool developed by Vanderbilt biostatisticians will help medical researchers make sense of a commonly encountered – but hard-to-analyze – type of data.

Understanding how an environmental hazard damages DNA may shed light on processes of tumor formation.

Enhancing stem cell survival is key to improving cell-based therapies for regenerative medicine, and a new drug could help.

A rare genetic change adds support to the idea that altered dopamine signaling is a key risk factor for ADHD.

Identification of brain regions involved in processing sights and sounds may offer insights into disorders like autism and dyslexia.