Gene Therapy: Revolutionizing Medicine By Tackling Diseases At Their Genetic Roots
Gene therapy represents a paradigm shift in modern medicine, offering unprecedented opportunities to combat diseases at their ...
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Portugal. The Man highlight rare disease month as bandmember’s daughter battles genetic disease
February is Rare Disease Month, an annual effort to highlight the challenges families can face while navigating rare ...
His daughter has an ultra-rare genetic disorder. His push to treat it just hit a major milestone
A clinical trial by Shionogi is a milestone in the search to treat Jordan's Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder named after a ...
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Black Children Less Likely To Get Gene Tests for Neuro Disorders
Extensive genetic testing is recommended for all children with epilepsy, unexplained developmental delays, autism and ...
Expert explains how to improve heart health, even if genetics plays a role
Despite the prevalence of heart disease, many people are still unclear about how genetics can impact heart disease.
Unlocking Huntington's Disease: DNA Repair Protein Could Hold Key To New Treatments
A new discovery offers hope for Huntington’s disease. This discovery provides hope that a DNA repair process may help slow or ...
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NIMS Data Shows Fivefold Rise in Rare Genetic Disease Cases Over a Decade
Medical genetics department expands services, designated as Centre of Excellence under National Policy for Rare Diseases.
Unexpected genetic mutation may double Alzheimer's risk
The root causes of most forms of Alzheimer's disease largely remain a mystery. Now, researchers have revealed a new piece of ...
Rare genetic syndrome affects male and female brains in distinct ways
Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Illana Gozes, examined the effects of different mutations in the ADNP protein, which is essential for normal brain development and aging, on the brain ...
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For Patients with Rare Diseases, Genetic Counselors Can Save Lives
As key members of the Johns Hopkins Department of Genetic Medicine, genetic counselors help patients with rare diseases ...
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Research achieves gene-editing breakthrough that could improve treatment for liver disease, other disorders
Researchers developed a new gene-editing strategy that dramatically boosts the effectiveness of gene therapies in the liver, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for about 700 genetic ...
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Researchers create genetic map tied to kidney disease
Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...