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Research Identifies New Cause Of Inherited Heart Condition
The findings of the research has identified a new gene as a cause of an inherited heart condition affecting one in 500 people.
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World Sickle Cell Day: Know The Types, Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Of Sickle Cell Anemia
World Sickle Cell day is observed every year on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, its challenges and treatment options.
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World Sickle Cell Day 2019: Do You Know What Causes Sickle Cell Anaemia? Find Out Here
World Sickle Cell Day: This inherited disease has reported numerous cases over the years. The red blood cells appear to be shaped like a sickle. Read here to find out more.
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World Sickle Cell Day: Causes, Symptoms And Survival Rate Of This Common Genetic Disease
World Sickle Cell Day: Sickle cell disease is a common genetic disease which is passed through families. A person is born with sickle cell disease. Know all about it here.
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What Is Wilson's Disease? Causes, Treatment And Risk Factors
Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder which results in accumulation of copper in brain, liver and other vital organs. Read here to know everything about it.
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What Is Urea Cycle Disorder And How Did A High Protein Diet Kill A Bodybuilder?
A urea cycle disorder (UCD) is an inherited disease that affects the removal of the waste that is made from breaking down protein.
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Modification Of Genes In Human Embryos
Scientists are very close to snipping inherited genetic diseases out of human offspring using a gene-editing technique called CRISPR. For the first time, scientists said, they corrected a gene mutation linked to inherited heart conditions in human embryos using the approach.
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World Thalassemia Day 2017: Causes and Symptoms of This Blood Disease
Today marks World Thalassemia Day, which is a dangerous genetic disorder that is said to affect about 10,000 children in India every year. Here are causes and symptoms.
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About 40 Per Cent Children Inherit Obesity From Parents: Study
About 35 to 40 per cent children from all over the world inherit obesity from parents, says a recent research undertaken by University of Sussex even as medical experts here also feel that a similar situation prevails in India.
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About 40 Per Cent Children Inherit Obesity From Parents: Study
About 35 to 40 per cent children from all over the world inherit obesity from parents, says a recent research undertaken by University of Sussex even as medical experts here also feel that a similar situation prevails in India.
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It's not all in the Genes: Clean Living can cut Heart Risks
A large study finds that people with the most inherited risk cut their chances of having a heart attack or other heart problems in half if they didn't smoke, ate well, exercised and stayed slim.
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Don't Blame Genes For All Diseases That Run In Families
A family history of disease may be as much the result of shared lifestyle and surroundings as inherited genes, a study says.
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New Gene Identified For Familial High Cholesterol
Researchers have identified a gene which causes inherited high cholesterol in the blood that can lead to premature heart disease, including cardiac attacks, strokes, narrowing heart valves and sudden death.
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New Gene Editing Technique May Treat Inherited Blindness
A new technique that has the potential to treat inherited diseases has been shown for the first time to hinder retinal degeneration in rats with a type of inherited blindness, scientists say.
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Novel Antibody Can Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol
An antibody called "alirocumab" can significantly lower cholesterol levels in patients with an inherited disease associated with very high levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or what is called "bad" cholesterol, new research has found.
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Research Identifies New Cause Of Inherited Heart Condition
The findings of the research has identified a new gene as a cause of an inherited heart condition affecting one in 500 people.
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World Sickle Cell Day: Know The Types, Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Of Sickle Cell Anemia
World Sickle Cell day is observed every year on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, its challenges and treatment options.
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World Sickle Cell Day 2019: Do You Know What Causes Sickle Cell Anaemia? Find Out Here
World Sickle Cell Day: This inherited disease has reported numerous cases over the years. The red blood cells appear to be shaped like a sickle. Read here to find out more.
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World Sickle Cell Day: Causes, Symptoms And Survival Rate Of This Common Genetic Disease
World Sickle Cell Day: Sickle cell disease is a common genetic disease which is passed through families. A person is born with sickle cell disease. Know all about it here.
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What Is Wilson's Disease? Causes, Treatment And Risk Factors
Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder which results in accumulation of copper in brain, liver and other vital organs. Read here to know everything about it.
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What Is Urea Cycle Disorder And How Did A High Protein Diet Kill A Bodybuilder?
A urea cycle disorder (UCD) is an inherited disease that affects the removal of the waste that is made from breaking down protein.
-
Modification Of Genes In Human Embryos
Scientists are very close to snipping inherited genetic diseases out of human offspring using a gene-editing technique called CRISPR. For the first time, scientists said, they corrected a gene mutation linked to inherited heart conditions in human embryos using the approach.
-
World Thalassemia Day 2017: Causes and Symptoms of This Blood Disease
Today marks World Thalassemia Day, which is a dangerous genetic disorder that is said to affect about 10,000 children in India every year. Here are causes and symptoms.
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About 40 Per Cent Children Inherit Obesity From Parents: Study
About 35 to 40 per cent children from all over the world inherit obesity from parents, says a recent research undertaken by University of Sussex even as medical experts here also feel that a similar situation prevails in India.
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About 40 Per Cent Children Inherit Obesity From Parents: Study
About 35 to 40 per cent children from all over the world inherit obesity from parents, says a recent research undertaken by University of Sussex even as medical experts here also feel that a similar situation prevails in India.
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It's not all in the Genes: Clean Living can cut Heart Risks
A large study finds that people with the most inherited risk cut their chances of having a heart attack or other heart problems in half if they didn't smoke, ate well, exercised and stayed slim.
-
Don't Blame Genes For All Diseases That Run In Families
A family history of disease may be as much the result of shared lifestyle and surroundings as inherited genes, a study says.
-
New Gene Identified For Familial High Cholesterol
Researchers have identified a gene which causes inherited high cholesterol in the blood that can lead to premature heart disease, including cardiac attacks, strokes, narrowing heart valves and sudden death.
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New Gene Editing Technique May Treat Inherited Blindness
A new technique that has the potential to treat inherited diseases has been shown for the first time to hinder retinal degeneration in rats with a type of inherited blindness, scientists say.
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Novel Antibody Can Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol
An antibody called "alirocumab" can significantly lower cholesterol levels in patients with an inherited disease associated with very high levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or what is called "bad" cholesterol, new research has found.
