POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.

Affected populations: PFIC is a group of rare genetic diseases that cause progressive liver failure. The exact prevalence of ...

Skin diseases are pathologic conditions that affect the body's surfaces (also called the integument), including skin, hair, nails and associated glands. They can involve all layers of the skin and ...

Health authorities have yet to identify the cause of outbreaks of a disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo that the World Health Organization has called “a significant public health threat.” Last ...

These cells actually destroy the germs. When the immune system doesn't work correctly, it leaves you at risk for disease. Allergies and being very sensitive to certain substances may be considered ...

Britain's Cameron Norrie has been beaten by teenage American qualifier Learner Tien in the opening round of the Mexican Open in Acapulco. Norrie, who is now 74th in the world, was beaten 7-6 (7-5 ...

In the Round of 32 at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC on Monday, Learner Tien (ranked No. 83) faces Cameron Norrie (No. 74). In his last match on Sunday, Tien knocked off Dusan ...

An infant with a fatal genetic disease has survived past the age of 2 with no signs of the condition, thanks to treatment started in the womb.

Affected populations: Norrie disease is an extremely rare, inherited genetic disorder that causes vision loss and was first described in Denmark in 1927. The exact incidence of Norrie disease in the ...

Lung disease is a general term for several disorders that include airway diseases, lung tissue diseases, and lung circulation diseases, some of which may lead to respiratory failure. During the ...

Helen Norrie is an academic in the School of Architecture and Design at the University of Tasmania, and the founder of the Regional Urban Studies Laboratory (RUSL), a collaborative urban design ...

His book is an enthralling historical exploration of the role of airborne microorganisms in disease, and examines why these pathogens have been overlooked for centuries. Vaccine specialist Peter ...