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Christchurch mutation points to potential gene therapy avenue for Parkinson's
A rare genetic mutation may protect against developing Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, a new study from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University suggests.
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Could your genes affect your medications? New study highlights high probability
Everyone in a diverse, nearly 100,000-person sample carried at least one genetic variant that affects how their body processes medications, and a quarter of those people had been prescribed a medication that is known to be ...
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Patient age may shape which mutations drive melanoma
Precision medicine for cancer seeks to match treatment to the genetic changes found in a patient's tumor. A new Yale study suggests that for melanoma there may be an important clue to consider: the patient's age.
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Testing BRCA1 variants reveals differences in breast cancer risk
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have tested thousands of possible BRCA1 mutations in mammary gland cells to shed light on which genetic variants confer a high risk of developing breast cancer. Research like this ...
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New 'FITdb' database reveals the genetic drivers of immune cell function
Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed a critical hub for functional genomics and immune cell research. LJI Assistant Professor Miguel Reina-Campos directs the new Functional Immunogenomics and ...
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Science solves genetic mystery behind fatal brain disorder in babies and children
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) identify a previously unknown cause of a fatal newborn brain disorder, giving long-awaited ...
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Axonal defects linked to rare form of Parkinson's disease
A genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's disease produced abnormalities in a subset of nerve cells, offering a clue about the disease's causes, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Alzheimer's discovery reveals brain cleaning gone wrong
A gene responsible for compacting trash inside the brain appears to be a key player in Alzheimer's disease, and doctors may be able to target it to better treat or help prevent the devastating condition, new UVA Health research ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Study finds that genetic risk does not explain the maternal effect in type 1 diabetes
Children whose mothers have type 1 diabetes develop the disease at about half the rate of children whose fathers have it. Inherited genetic risk alone does not explain this long-observed maternal effect, according to a study ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Researchers identify DNA marker that could predict treatment response in myelodysplastic syndromes
DNA methylation patterns present at diagnosis could help predict which patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) will respond to azacitidine. That's the key finding of a new multicenter study involving researchers at ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Genetic variant among Black people linked to hardening of arteries, Alzheimer's disease
Rutgers-Newark researchers have discovered that a genetic variant unique to people of African descent heightens the link between so-called "hardening of the arteries" and Alzheimer's disease.
Nov 10, 2026
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What are biomarkers? How doctors assess health and pooling people's cells reveals new markers—a biologist explains
A family of five is exposed to the flu virus, but only two of them get sick. A lifelong chain-smoker lives 100 years, while a professional athlete in their prime dies of an unexpected heart attack. A drug fails a clinical ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Scientists turn protein-making errors in cancer cells into a targeted kill switch
Like every other cell in the human body, cancer cells also produce their own share of proteins for survival. During this production process, cells often encounter a glitch called ribosomal frameshifting. This exceptionally ...
DNA 'switch' uncovers new brake on breast cancer growth
Adelaide University researchers have found a DNA "switch" that helps the body stop the growth of the most common form of breast cancer, providing new insights that could help with future treatments. Up to 80% of breast cancer ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Drug restores kidney cell function in experimental models of rare Lowe syndrome
Over two decades of research into the cellular mechanisms underlying Lowe syndrome have led to the identification of a potential therapeutic strategy for this rare genetic disorder, which affects the eyes, nervous system ...
Nov 6, 2026
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New research identifies biological differences in pancreatic cancer
New research from the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center found biological differences in pancreatic cancer tumors and immune environments, opening the possibility for more personalized treatments for different populations.
Nov 6, 2026
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Genetic variant may increase the risk of pneumonia
Pneumonia is a common and sometimes serious infection that affects 20,000–30,000 people in Sweden every year. Well-known risk factors include advanced age, smoking and underlying medical conditions. In a new study published ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Neural signaling protein could be therapeutic target for autism-linked gene deletion
A particular signaling protein in the brain could be a therapeutic target for neurological disorders arising from the deletion of the autism-linked gene MEF2C, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers found in ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Researchers establish best methods to measure genetic variation within the body
WashU Medicine researchers have verified the accuracy of genetics tools to correctly identify all the rare DNA changes that make up an individual's genomic mosaic, paving the way to understanding these variants' impact on ...
Nov 5, 2026
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One gene, two paths: Opposite synaptic defects linked to same intellectual disability
A research team led by Dr. Sheng Nengyin of the Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has reframed ZC4H2-associated rare disorder (ZARD)—a disorder marked by intellectual disability, developmental ...
Nov 5, 2026
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New blood count ranges could prevent unnecessary testing for people with Duffy-null trait
The American Society of Hematology has developed new reference ranges for children and adults with Duffy-null status, a common genetic trait associated with naturally lower circulating white blood cell counts that affects ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Scientists pinpoint hundreds of genetic variants that offer new insights into inherited breast cancer risk
Scientists have carried out one of the largest experimental studies of breast cancer variants to date, helping pinpoint genetic changes that are most likely to contribute to the development of the disease.
Nov 5, 2026
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'Genetic map' of patient's tumor uncovers cancer risk genes that would otherwise remain hidden
Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to profile tumor cells from patients with solid tumors, researchers at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS identified genetic alterations associated with cancer predisposition ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Key gene preserves lifelong supply of stem cells that make bone healing possible, study suggests
The action of a key gene is required to maintain a lifelong supply of stem cells that make bone healing possible, a new study finds.
Nov 4, 2026
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Researchers identify genetic 'convergence' in autism and a possible explanation for the female protective effect
In many cases, all it takes is one mutated gene to orchestrate changes across a whole network of genes linked to autism, according to new results published in Nature by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital. The finding ...
Nov 4, 2026
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