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Researchers Say A Faulty Gene Copy Can Make The Heart's DNA Fold The Wrong Way
The findings suggest that some genetic mutations may cause disease not only by changing individual genetic instructions, but also by disturbing the physical arrangement of the genome itself
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If Smoking Causes Cancer, Why Don't All Smokers Get It? Study Answers
The new research does not change the most important message about smoking: quitting remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of lung cancer and other serious diseases.
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Rare Skin Disorder Raises Summer Heat Risks For Spaniard
The 36-year-old Spanish physics and chemistry teacher has a rare genetic skin disorder that leaves him unable to sweat properly -- and therefore unable to cool himself naturally during extreme heat.
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Indonesian President Says DNA Test Showed Indian Ancestry. How Does Genomic Sequencing Work?
DNA ancestry tests estimate shared genetic ancestry using global databases, reflecting migration and population mixing.
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Genetic Differences Affecting Infant's Activity Also Associated With ADHD, Study Finds
Genetic variations influencing toddler activity levels are linked to ADHD, according to a study analyzing data from nearly 80,000 infants.
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Can Your Family History Predict Cancer? Why Most High-Risk Cases Are Still Missed
While most cancers occur sporadically, around 5 to 10 per cent are linked to hereditary cancer syndromes that can be passed from one generation to the next. Hereditary cancer syndromes significantly increase a person's risk of developing certain cancers.
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Genetic Factors May Explain Link Between Parental And Child Body Mass Index: Study
The association between parents' BMI and their children's BMI during childhood may be primarily due to genetic inheritance rather than any direct biological effect of parental weight during pregnancy, the researchers said.
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Male Fertility And Genetics: Why A Normal Lifestyle Doesn't Always Mean Normal Fertility
From chromosomal anomalies to subtle molecular marks on sperm, hidden biological factors can silently erode fertility even when lifestyle appears ideal.
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World's Youngest Alzheimer's Patient Was Just 19. Doctors Still Can't Explain Why
A 19-year-old in China has become the youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, baffling doctors after no known genetic mutations were found to explain his rapid memory decline, which began when he was just 17.
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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
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One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
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One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
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A New Gene Therapy May Restore Hearing In Weeks, Give People Born Deaf A Chance To Hear Again
The treatment targets a specific type of inherited deafness caused by mutations in a gene called OTOF.
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A New Gene Therapy May Restore Hearing In Weeks, Give People Born Deaf A Chance To Hear Again
The treatment targets a specific type of inherited deafness caused by mutations in a gene called OTOF.
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Researchers Say A Faulty Gene Copy Can Make The Heart's DNA Fold The Wrong Way
The findings suggest that some genetic mutations may cause disease not only by changing individual genetic instructions, but also by disturbing the physical arrangement of the genome itself
-
If Smoking Causes Cancer, Why Don't All Smokers Get It? Study Answers
The new research does not change the most important message about smoking: quitting remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of lung cancer and other serious diseases.
-
Rare Skin Disorder Raises Summer Heat Risks For Spaniard
The 36-year-old Spanish physics and chemistry teacher has a rare genetic skin disorder that leaves him unable to sweat properly -- and therefore unable to cool himself naturally during extreme heat.
-
Indonesian President Says DNA Test Showed Indian Ancestry. How Does Genomic Sequencing Work?
DNA ancestry tests estimate shared genetic ancestry using global databases, reflecting migration and population mixing.
-
Genetic Differences Affecting Infant's Activity Also Associated With ADHD, Study Finds
Genetic variations influencing toddler activity levels are linked to ADHD, according to a study analyzing data from nearly 80,000 infants.
-
Can Your Family History Predict Cancer? Why Most High-Risk Cases Are Still Missed
While most cancers occur sporadically, around 5 to 10 per cent are linked to hereditary cancer syndromes that can be passed from one generation to the next. Hereditary cancer syndromes significantly increase a person's risk of developing certain cancers.
-
Genetic Factors May Explain Link Between Parental And Child Body Mass Index: Study
The association between parents' BMI and their children's BMI during childhood may be primarily due to genetic inheritance rather than any direct biological effect of parental weight during pregnancy, the researchers said.
-
Male Fertility And Genetics: Why A Normal Lifestyle Doesn't Always Mean Normal Fertility
From chromosomal anomalies to subtle molecular marks on sperm, hidden biological factors can silently erode fertility even when lifestyle appears ideal.
-
World's Youngest Alzheimer's Patient Was Just 19. Doctors Still Can't Explain Why
A 19-year-old in China has become the youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, baffling doctors after no known genetic mutations were found to explain his rapid memory decline, which began when he was just 17.
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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
-
One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
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One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
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A New Gene Therapy May Restore Hearing In Weeks, Give People Born Deaf A Chance To Hear Again
The treatment targets a specific type of inherited deafness caused by mutations in a gene called OTOF.
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A New Gene Therapy May Restore Hearing In Weeks, Give People Born Deaf A Chance To Hear Again
The treatment targets a specific type of inherited deafness caused by mutations in a gene called OTOF.
