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Health 13 hours ago

Kids with Down syndrome can live 'abundant lives,' dad tells Fox News contributor

To mark World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Fox News contributor Tom Shillue headed to Times Square to speak with a father of a girl with Down syndrome about common misperceptions.

Bryan Kohberger March 9

Bryan Kohberger case: FBI’s DNA tactics didn’t violate law, but they raise another public safety concern

IGG evidence in the Bryan Kohberger investigation was obtained controversially but legally. Expert CeCe Moore explains why there are lingering concerns.

True Crime March 5

Idaho police recovered a 3-person mixture of DNA under Maddie Mogen's fingernails

Idaho police found a three-person mixture of DNA under the fingernails of Madison Mogen's left hand, according to court filings, but testing was inconclusive.

Bryan Kohberger February 24

Bryan Kohberger case: Idaho judge unseals transcript of closed-door IGG hearing

An Idaho judge has unsealed the transcript from a hearing where Bryan Kohberger's defense challenged investigative genetic genealogy in the student murders.

Genetics Research February 18

Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language

A new study links a particular gene to the origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us develop speech.

Health December 30

Service dog helps boy with rare genetic disorder achieve ‘unbelievable’ progress

When a young New York boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, hope came in an unlikely form — a golden retriever named Yammy. His mother shares the inspiring story with Fox News Digital.

VIDEO December 29

New York mom shares how service dog has transformed her son's life

Susan Bresnahan's son, Patrick, was diagnosed with Timothy syndrome at 2 years old. She shares how his Golden Retriever service dog, Yammy, has provided help, comfort and support.

VIDEO March 15, 2023

Idaho murders: How genetic genealogy helped identify suspect

Correspondent Dan Springer reports the latest from Seattle, Washington. 

VIDEO November 15, 2022

Gender-affirming patients speak out on ‘complicated’ issue: Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel says that gender-reassignment care is controversial because it often takes an ‘all or none’ approach instead of focusing on individual differences. 

VIDEO July 25, 2022

DNA testing services under new scrutiny by lawmakers

Fox News congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the controversy surrounding genetic testing by companies like 23andMe on 'America Reports.'