Mutated DNA Restored to Normal in Gene Therapy Advance
The small study in patients with a rare disorder that causes liver and lung damage showed the potential for precisely ...
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A Cat Breed With A Gene Mutation Is Known For Its Cute Folded Ears (And Health Problems)
Scottish fold cats are an absolutely adorable cat breed. However, the same genetic mutation that causes those cute folded ...
Using machine learning tools to detect gene mutations from leukemia cell images
Gene mutations in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells can guide treatment options, and machine learning can rapidly guess the ...
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POLG diseases: Rare genetic conditions that starve cells of energy and afflicted the late Prince of Luxembourg
POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.
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Do You Have A Cancer Gene? Here’s What You Need To Do Next
Genetic testing helps identify hereditary cancer risks, with 5-10% of cancers caused by inherited mutations. Early detection ...
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First Clinical Proof of Genetic Mutation Correction for Rare Lung Disease
Early research shows a one-time gene therapy has potential for addressing both the liver and lung disease that patients with ...
Certain mutations disrupt touch-based learning, study finds
You may scarcely notice it, but much of what you do every day requires your brain to engage in perceptual learning. To safely ...
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Re-purposed FDA-approved drug could help treat high-grade glioma
A study shows that high-grade glioma tumor cells harboring DNA alterations in the gene PDGFRA responded to the drug avapritinib, which is already approved by the United States Food and Drug ...
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CRISPR technologies paving the way for advances in regenerative medicine
A recent review published in the journal Engineering delves into the significant advancements and potential of CRISPR ...
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IL2RG gene therapy for X-SCID
X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency disease (X-SCID) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by profound defects in ...
Firefighters may face increased risk of brain cancer due to chemical exposure: Study
Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a ...
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Mutated DNA Restored to Normal in Gene Therapy Advance
By Gina Kolata Researchers have corrected a disease-causing gene mutation with a single infusion carrying a treatment that precisely targeted the errant gene. This was the first time a mutated ...