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Scientists unravel genetic basis for neurodegenerative disorders that affect vision
Medical Xpress· 5 days agoPublished in the journal Brain, the research offers a deeper understanding of PNPLA6-related conditions at clinical, genetic, and molecular levels, paving the way for tailored ...
Putin's "revenge": Georgia's jailed ex-president urges West to act
Newsweek· 2 days agoMikheil Saakashvili—once the revolutionary great hope of Georgia's pro-Western groundswell—cannot be...
Risk of ‘genetic discrimination’ by insurance companies is ruining people’s trust in vital medical...
The Conversation· 5 days agoShould you be denied life insurance or have to pay extra if you have a genetic risk for certain diseases? Should insurance companies even have access to your genetic ...
Novel genetic mechanisms may serve as therapeutic target against glioma
Medical Xpress· 3 days agoGliomas are the most common type of primary brain tumor in adults and originate from glial cells...
Opinion: Risk of 'genetic discrimination' by insurance companies is ruining people's trust in vital...
Medical Xpress· 4 days agoThe Australian Treasury is currently working on a review of the relevant legislation, with insurance industry bodies arguing a total ban would raise life insurance bills. Genetic< ...
Crucial Building Blocks Of Life On Earth Can More Easily Form In Outer Space – New Research
IFLScience· 3 days agoThe origin of life on Earth is still enigmatic, but we are slowly unravelling the steps involved and the necessary ingredients. Scientists believe life arose in a primordial soup of organic ...
Five Best: Books on Breakthroughs in Biology
The Wall Street Journal· 4 days agoBOOKSHELF A Crack in Creation By Jennifer A. Doudna and Samuel H. Sternberg (2017) 1. Changing the DNA code in a living organism—to correct a genetic...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Treatment
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 3 days agoRelated: Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy Gene Therapy DMD is caused by a genetic change. Therapies that interact with the body’s genes have been...
AstraZeneca Covid vax linked to another rare fatal blood clotting disorder
Investing.com· 5 days agoNew Delhi, May 16 (IANS) British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, made in...
Genetic Signatures of a Defective Heart
The Scientist· 7 days agoThe making of the human heart is a complex process, and problems in heart development can result in congenital heart defects (CHD). In a recent study, researchers sought to pinpoint the genes on chromosome 21 implicated in CHD.