Blocking disease-causing biological signals may lead to a new treatment for the life-threatening childhood blood disorder Fanconi anemia.

Recent research has discovered a new genetic cause for a severe, difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy syndrome, and found clues to potential medical treatments.

Research findings may shed light into possible mechanisms underlying the increased obesity risk in children with ASD, which may offer targets for early intervention.

CHOP researcher Dr. John Wolfe is working to manipulate stem cells to restore vision in genetic cases of blindness, under a new $6.9 million federal grant.

For 10 years, PolicyLab focused its research on those with lower socio-economic status, in underserved areas and with chronic conditions.

Some diseases affect only a small number of people, and yet CHOP’s commitment to researching and treating them is huge.

A large genetic study of a puzzling type of adult-onset diabetes has found new links to the two major types of diabetes, offering insights into better diagnosis and treatment.

Children feel a range of strong feelings in response to a sibling’s health problems. Find out how to help all of your children find strength and resilience.

The assumption that women react the same way to medication or medical intervention as men may be wrong.

Genetic counselor Emma Bedoukian, MS, LCGC, guides patient families as they uncover answers to their child's medical mystery. This is a day in her life.