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New Genetic Disease That Delays Brain Development in Children Discovered

New Genetic Disease That Delays Brain Development in Children Discovered

A novel genetic disease drives some kids’ brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed intellectual development. Most patients with the condition that is so new it doesn’t have a name yet, have severe learning difficulties affecting ...

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Report Says Monkeypox DNA Sequencing Hints Virus Circulating Since 2017

Report Says Monkeypox DNA Sequencing Hints Virus Circulating Since 2017

The monkeypox virus may be spreading outside Africa since 2017 according to scientists who analyzed its DNA. The virus is known to be endemic in western and central Africa and this is the first time that the outbreak has been most ...

DNA Droplets Help Early Disease Detection

DNA Droplets Help Early Disease Detection

The DNA programmability was used to create and control DNA droplets formed by coacervation of sequence-designed DNAs. A group of scientists at Tokyo University of Technology (Tokyo Tech) led by Prof. Masahiro Takinoue has developed a ...

Biological Evidence in DNA to Support Nature’s Arm Races — Revealed

Biological Evidence in DNA to Support Nature’s Arm Races — Revealed

Coevolution in fruit flies reveals its implications for human health as per a study at the University of Pennsylvania, published in the journal Current Biology. The study for the first time showed the evidence of a two-sided genomic ...

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Steroids Slow Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Progression When Consumed Daily

Steroids Slow Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Progression When Consumed Daily

Daily steroid doses for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) mark a significant change in treating the disease. The findings are published in JAMA . University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) neurologist Robert Griggs, MD, and ...

Genes That may Help Repair DNA in Cancer — Identified

Genes That may Help Repair DNA in Cancer — Identified

Cancer treatment can now be improved by identifying DNA repair genes as per a study at the University of Birmingham, published in Molecular Cell. Repairing damage to DNA is vital for cells to remain healthy, and to prevent diseases ...

Long Repeated DNA may Cause Schizophrenia

Long Repeated DNA may Cause Schizophrenia

Long repeated DNA sequences in the genome may increase an individual’s risk of developing schizophrenia, reveals a new study. The study was conducted by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Centre for Addiction and ...

Quantum Biology Reveals the Hidden Mechanism of DNA Mutations

Quantum Biology Reveals the Hidden Mechanism of DNA Mutations

Spontaneous mutation capacity of the DNA can now be explained using quantum mechanics as per a study at the University of Surrey, published in the journal Nature Communications Physics. DNA, formed by double helical strands, is ...

Gene Therapy Reverses Autism-Linked Mutation in Organoids

Gene Therapy Reverses Autism-Linked Mutation in Organoids

Human brain organoids were used to reveal how a genetic mutation associated with a profound form of autism disrupts neural development in a new stud, published in Nature Communications . Using gene therapy tools to recover the gene’s function ...

Complete Human Genome Unveiled

Complete Human Genome Unveiled

After two decades, Telomere to Telomere (T2T) consortium has generated the first complete, gapless human genome sequence. Evan Eichler has always been drawn to the most complex regions of humanity’s genome – those with bizarrely long stretches ...

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New Model for Global DNA Repair

New Model for Global DNA Repair

Two new studies conducted by researchers show how bacterial cells continually repair damaged sections (lesions) in their DNA. Led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the work revolves around the delicacy of DNA molecules, ...

Novel Technology to Decode Whole DNA of IVF-embryo

Novel Technology to Decode Whole DNA of IVF-embryo

Whole-genome sequencing of IVF embryo can now be decoded easily as per scientists at a US-based gene analytics, published in the journal Nature Medicine. According to MyOme, the full sequence of both parents' DNA and resulting ...

Genetic Testing of Saliva Samples Identifies COVID-19: Study

Genetic Testing of Saliva Samples Identifies COVID-19: Study

A recent research says that genetic testing of saliva samples identifies the COVID-19 virus more quickly than nasal swab testing. This study was published on March 21 in Microbiology Spectrum . “ That is important because people can spread ...

DNA Linked to Cancer Survivors Premature Aging

DNA Linked to Cancer Survivors Premature Aging

Gene variants associated with accelerated aging in childhood cancer survivors have been discovered by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The study, published today in Genome Medicine, is the first to identify genetic risk factors for ...

Cellular Therapy Treats Muscular Dystrophy Effectively

Cellular Therapy Treats Muscular Dystrophy Effectively

Cellular therapy offers promise for patients with late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder causing muscle loss, physical impairments, as per the new clinical trial. The therapy appears to be safe and effective in ...

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Test Your Knowledge on Gene Therapy

Test Your Knowledge on Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy - Potential Treatment for Incurable Diseases Gene therapy is a novel procedure in which genetic material is introduced into a patient's cells to replace a faulty gene in order to try and cure disease. It holds promise in ...

Muir-Torre Syndrome (MTS)

Muir-Torre Syndrome (MTS)

Muir-Torre syndrome is a subtype of Lynch syndrome or HNPCC. It is a rare autosomal dominant cancer syndrome, characterized by neoplasms of the sebaceous glands and visceral organs, especially colon cancer.

Hunter syndrome

Hunter syndrome

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Incurable Diseases

Incurable Diseases

Incurable diseases are disorders of infectious, non-infectious, genetic, metabolic, neoplastic or autoimmune nature that do not currently have a cure.

Turner Syndrome

Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome, a genetic developmental disorder in females is caused by a missing or incomplete X- chromosome. Girls are short and have dysfunctional ovaries.

Harlequin Ichthyosis

Harlequin Ichthyosis

Harlequin ichthyosis or ichthyosis congenita is a genetic disorder that results in a thick, dry and scaly skin with fissures and is often fatal.

Noonan Syndrome

Noonan Syndrome

Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects different parts of the body. It is caused by changes in one of various autosomal dominant genes.

Basics of Rare Diseases

Basics of Rare Diseases

Rare or orphan diseases are least understood of all chronic diseases. They are more common than projected and kill more people than cancer and HIV together.

Genes may Guide Intelligence throughout Life

Genes may Guide Intelligence throughout Life

Ever wondered how your intelligence level is different from others? learn more about how genetic makeup can guide intelligence during your lifespan

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) are a group of inborn metabolic disorders due to the absence or malfunctioning of specific enzymes required to process molecules called glycosaminoglycans.

Coffin-Lowry Syndrome

Coffin-Lowry Syndrome

Find the facts of coffin-Lowry syndrome including Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Diagnosis, Prevention and more information.

Huntington's Disease

Huntington's Disease

Huntington's disease is a genetic degenerative disorder that affects the brain and causes psychiatric, motor and cognitive dysfunction. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment

Galactosemia is one of many genetically inherited diseases and it affects one's ability to process galactose. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for galactosemia.

Alagille Syndrome

Alagille Syndrome

Alagille syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is caused by hereditary or spontaneous mutations in JAG1 or NOTCH2 on chromosome 20. Liver damage is a prominent symptom of this condition.

Williams Syndrome

Williams Syndrome

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder due to a deletion in the long arm of chromosome 7.

Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome

Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome

Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome is observed in infants and older children. To date, defects in 6 genes are known to cause the syndrome. Irritability, erratic sleep, and fever are some symptoms.

Seckel Syndrome

Seckel Syndrome

Seckel syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an abnormally small head, birdlike facial features, mental retardation, and blood malignancies.

Christianson Syndrome

Christianson Syndrome

Christianson syndrome is a condition that occurs due to mutations (abnormal changes) in the gene SLC9A6 that is present on X chromosome. It primarily affects the nervous system.

Porphyria or vampire disease or is a group of inherited diseases that cause symptoms of the nervous system and/or skin. Treatment depends on the type of porphyria.

Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis is genetic disorder characterized by benign tumors in many parts of the body, including brain, skin, lungs, kidney and heart.

Radiation Hazards

Radiation Hazards

Ionizing radiation can damage living tissue in the human body. It strips away electrons from atoms breaks some chemical bonds.

Von Recklinghausen's Disease

Von Recklinghausen's Disease

Von Recklinghausen's Disease / Neurofibromatosis can cause bone deformities and skin problems. Multiple soft-nerve tumors or neurofibromas are seen. Light brown tan spots develop on the skin.

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Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy

Overview about muscular dystrophy, a muscle disease characterized by muscle weakness and muscle wasting.

Birth Defect - Genetic

Birth Defect - Genetic

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder which is one of the leading causes of dwarfism

DNA Finger Printing

DNA Finger Printing

DNA fingerprinting is a technique which helps forensic scientists and legal experts solve crimes, identity thefts, legal suits and terrorism cases.

Cervical Cancer - Incidence

Cervical Cancer - Incidence

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and is the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in developing countries

Breast Cancer Management: Advances

Breast Cancer Management: Advances

The crab that invades the breast is no more a fear factor with all the advancements that medical science and customized protocols can fight breast cancer. the recent developments in the management of breast cancer.

Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer''s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.

Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder of bone growth that causes short-limbed dwarfism. It occurs due to mutations in a single gene called the FGFR3.

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