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Stabilization of neuropathy scores seen after gene editing therapy for rare nerve disease
University College London's National Amyloidosis Center leads a multinational team reporting that a single infusion of an in vivo gene-editing... Read more -
Genetic map reveals influence of DNA on metabolism
A new study, published in Nature Genetics, created the largest genetic map of human metabolism, revealing new insights into the... Read more -
Cracking the code: Shared genes connect osteoporosis and rotator cuff tears
Scientists have found a direct link between osteoporosis and rotator cuff tears, two conditions that often develop with age. Using... Read more -
Scientists reveal critical impacts of a Chinese genetic risk factor in Alzheimer's disease
A study conducted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has demonstrated that a genetic variant, TREM2... Read more -
Genetic and behavioral links found between musical rhythm perception and developmental language disorders
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery leveraged... Read more -
Kidney organoids reveal how APOL1 mutations affect mitochondrial function in disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental factors, as... Read more -
Study reveals genetic and developmental differences in people with earlier versus later autism diagnosis
Researchers find different genetic profiles related to two trajectories that autistic children tend to follow. One is linked to early... Read more -
Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your likely reaction... Read more -
Dads influence embryo growth via molecular signatures, research reveals
Over the past few decades, growing evidence has challenged the belief that inheritance is governed solely by DNA sequences. Scientists... Read more -
Hidden genetic risk could delay diabetes diagnosis for Black and Asian men
A common but often undiagnosed genetic condition may be causing delays in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and increasing the risk... Read more
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How gene mutations drive dementia in Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease causes both movement and cognitive deficits, and for a long time both were thought to be caused by... Read more -
Gene linked to rheumatic disease controls cell movement
A team of researchers at Karolinska Institutet, together with colleagues from Linköping University, has uncovered the function of a gene... Read more -
Gene mutation linked to cancer may also cause spine problems, study reveals
A genetic mutation commonly found in cancer patients may also affect how the human body develops in the womb, according... Read more -
First-of-its-kind genomic test predicts benefit from hormone therapy added to radiation for recurrent prostate cancer
A new randomized study finds that a lab test that reads tumor genes can identify which patients with recurrent prostate... Read more -
Genetic adaptation helps Turkana people conserve water in harsh desert climate
Cornell researchers have contributed to a multi-institutional study of how the nomadic Turkana people of northern Kenya—who have lived for... Read more
