Gene Therapy: Revolutionizing Medicine By Tackling Diseases At Their Genetic Roots
Gene therapy represents a paradigm shift in modern medicine, offering unprecedented opportunities to combat diseases at their ...
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February is Rare Disease Month, an annual effort to highlight the challenges families can face while navigating rare ...
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Researchers find genetic link between heart disease and brain development
Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects approximately 1% of live births. Thanks to surgical advancements, infants born with ...
Gene 'silencer' in junk DNA prevents fatal neurological disease
A team led by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health geneticists has shown, for the first time, that a gene ...
Lack of genetic diversity among red squirrels poses disease threat, study finds
Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown.
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Gene Silencer in Junk DNA Halts Fatal Brain Disease
A team led by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health geneticists has shown, for the first time, that a gene ...
Researchers discover genetic mutation linked to toxic protein buildup in Alzheimer's
The root causes of most forms of Alzheimer's disease largely remain a mystery. Now, researchers have revealed a new piece of the puzzle.
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Gene variant could protect against ultra-rare seizure disorder, fruit fly research finds
A combination of human pedigree analysis and fruit fly genetics has identified a gene variant that appears to prevent PIGA-CDG, a rare but serious seizure disorder. The findings could ultimately lead ...
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Discovery of gene silencer offers hope for autosomal dominant leukodystrophy
A team led by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health geneticists has shown, for the first time, that a gene "silencer" that resides in junk DNA is directly sparing people from a devastating ...
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Japan researchers target degenerative eye disease with gene therapy
TOKYO -- Japanese researchers from Keio University and elsewhere announced Thursday that they have begun a clinical trial on a gene therapy to restore light sensitivity in patients with retinitis ...
Study shows home smoking leads to genetic changes in children's DNA
This change in gene expression due to secondhand smoke exposure may make children more vulnerable to disease as adults.