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8 Mental Health Disorders May Stem From The Same Genetic Root, Study Reveals
A US study finds eight psychiatric disorders share genetic roots, offering hope for unified treatment approaches.
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Prince Frederik Of Luxembourg's Final Act Of Bravery Before Death At 22
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg was diagnosed with POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately one in 5,000 people, at the age of 14.
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Epilepsy: Know Hidden Symptoms & Who Is At A Higher Risk
Epilepsy is a complex disorder with both obvious and hidden symptoms, and some individuals are at a higher risk due to genetics, brain injuries, or underlying health conditions. Read on as we discuss some of them.
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Study Reveals Sleep Disruption Could Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A recent study from the University of North Carolina indicates a link between early sleep disruptions and a higher risk of autism in children. Sleep is crucial for brain development, and its disruption can lead to long-lasting behavioural changes. Research on young mice shows that sleep loss negatively impacts social behaviour, especially in those ...
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Innovative mRNA Delivery Technique Could Correct Genetic Disorders Before Birth
A recent study from UC Davis and UC Berkeley has unveiled a groundbreaking mRNA delivery method capable of editing genes in fetal brain cells. By administering mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles, researchers successfully targeted genetic disorders such as Angelman syndrome before birth. This approach, which minimizes risks of inflammation, of...
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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
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Mental Health: Watch Out For These Early Signs Of Bipolar Disorder
Below we share some common early signs of bipolar disorder to help you identify the condition and seek professional help.
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Couple's Daughter Dies From Rare Disease, Then They Made Her Into Stones
The doctors informed the couple that Poppy had pneumonia in her lungs and also tested positive for a respiratory infection.
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Brain-Dead Toddler From Gujarat Donates Liver To Boy, 14, With Rare Genetic Disorder
The family of an 18-month-old toddler from Gujarat, who was declared brain dead after a fall, donated his liver, giving a fresh lease of life to a 14-year-old boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder.
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Meet "Bionic Teen" From UK Who Feels No Pain, Hunger Or Fatigue Due To Rare Disorder
The teenager, Olivia Farnsworth, has a rare chromosome condition known as chromosome 6 deletion, which does not make her feel pain, hunger or fatigue.
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77-Year-Old British Man Becomes Longest-Surviving Triple Heart Bypass Patient
Colin has familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disorder that causes high cholesterol and coronary heart disease.
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Mental Health: What Is Major Depressive Disorder? Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
MDD is a complex disorder that can be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Let's understand it in depth.
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IIT-Mandi Startup Develops AI-Based Medical Imaging Solution to Detect Respiratory, Genetic Disorders
The innovators at Dectrocel Healthcare have developed a platform in which digital and analogue chest X-Ray images and pictures of children are uploaded and, in a few minutes, the algorithm is able to diagnose respiratory abnormalities that have significant mortalities such as tuberculosis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Rare Condition Leaves Baby Looking Like Einstein As Her Hair Can't Be Combed
The Uncombable Hair Syndrome is a rare disorder of the hair shaft of the scalp. The condition was first identified in 1973.
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Autism-Linked Gene Mutation Reversed Using Lab-Grown Brain Experiment
The researchers studied the progress of tissues of the lab-grown brain and compared them against tissues from more typical TCF4 genes to identify the difference.
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8 Mental Health Disorders May Stem From The Same Genetic Root, Study Reveals
A US study finds eight psychiatric disorders share genetic roots, offering hope for unified treatment approaches.
-
Prince Frederik Of Luxembourg's Final Act Of Bravery Before Death At 22
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg was diagnosed with POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately one in 5,000 people, at the age of 14.
-
Epilepsy: Know Hidden Symptoms & Who Is At A Higher Risk
Epilepsy is a complex disorder with both obvious and hidden symptoms, and some individuals are at a higher risk due to genetics, brain injuries, or underlying health conditions. Read on as we discuss some of them.
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Study Reveals Sleep Disruption Could Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A recent study from the University of North Carolina indicates a link between early sleep disruptions and a higher risk of autism in children. Sleep is crucial for brain development, and its disruption can lead to long-lasting behavioural changes. Research on young mice shows that sleep loss negatively impacts social behaviour, especially in those ...
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Innovative mRNA Delivery Technique Could Correct Genetic Disorders Before Birth
A recent study from UC Davis and UC Berkeley has unveiled a groundbreaking mRNA delivery method capable of editing genes in fetal brain cells. By administering mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles, researchers successfully targeted genetic disorders such as Angelman syndrome before birth. This approach, which minimizes risks of inflammation, of...
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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
-
Mental Health: Watch Out For These Early Signs Of Bipolar Disorder
Below we share some common early signs of bipolar disorder to help you identify the condition and seek professional help.
-
Couple's Daughter Dies From Rare Disease, Then They Made Her Into Stones
The doctors informed the couple that Poppy had pneumonia in her lungs and also tested positive for a respiratory infection.
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Brain-Dead Toddler From Gujarat Donates Liver To Boy, 14, With Rare Genetic Disorder
The family of an 18-month-old toddler from Gujarat, who was declared brain dead after a fall, donated his liver, giving a fresh lease of life to a 14-year-old boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder.
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Meet "Bionic Teen" From UK Who Feels No Pain, Hunger Or Fatigue Due To Rare Disorder
The teenager, Olivia Farnsworth, has a rare chromosome condition known as chromosome 6 deletion, which does not make her feel pain, hunger or fatigue.
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77-Year-Old British Man Becomes Longest-Surviving Triple Heart Bypass Patient
Colin has familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disorder that causes high cholesterol and coronary heart disease.
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Mental Health: What Is Major Depressive Disorder? Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
MDD is a complex disorder that can be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Let's understand it in depth.
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IIT-Mandi Startup Develops AI-Based Medical Imaging Solution to Detect Respiratory, Genetic Disorders
The innovators at Dectrocel Healthcare have developed a platform in which digital and analogue chest X-Ray images and pictures of children are uploaded and, in a few minutes, the algorithm is able to diagnose respiratory abnormalities that have significant mortalities such as tuberculosis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Rare Condition Leaves Baby Looking Like Einstein As Her Hair Can't Be Combed
The Uncombable Hair Syndrome is a rare disorder of the hair shaft of the scalp. The condition was first identified in 1973.
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Autism-Linked Gene Mutation Reversed Using Lab-Grown Brain Experiment
The researchers studied the progress of tissues of the lab-grown brain and compared them against tissues from more typical TCF4 genes to identify the difference.
