Yale Scientists Just Cracked the DNA Code That Built the Human Brain
What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.
Genetic mechanisms underlying Duchenne muscular dystrophy point to potential treatments
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare hereditary disease that is associated with progressive muscle wasting. The ...
How DNA's environment shapes smoking-related cancer risk
Cigarette smoke causes cancer primarily by damaging the DNA. A new study that mapped these damages has revealed that the way ...
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Revealing the Role of DNA Repair Genes in Huntington's
Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is usually fatal about 15 to 20 years after a patient is diagnosed. It is known ... | Genetics And Genomics ...
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UCLA study reveals key role of mismatch repair genes in Huntington’s disease
A new UCLA Health study has discovered in mouse models that genes associated with repairing mismatched DNA are critical in eliciting damages to neurons that are most vulnerable in Huntington's disease ...