Genetic factors may put the Black community more at risk for heart disease
Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S., and the risk is even more prevalent in the Black community, reported the ...
Precision gene therapy for liver disorders increases number of correctly repaired cells
Gene editing is already being used to treat a handful of rare genetic diseases; however, most therapies involve breaking or ...
The short and long of protein tails: How they aid membrane insertion and may impact genetic disorders
The fatty membrane surrounding every living cell is a vibrant environment where countless biological processes take place.
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering—here's what you need to know
Right now, approximately 20 billion red blood cells are busy traveling through your blood vessels. They are delivering oxygen ...
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Repair Drive: Precision gene therapy for liver disorders
Gene editing is already being used to treat a handful of rare genetic diseases; however, most therapies involve breaking or ...
West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease – new study confirms genetic cause
Our study thus confirmed what was found in people of African descent in the US: the genetic origin underpinning the excess ...
FierceBiotech12h
Oligonucleotide stops gene expansion process that drives Huntington's disease: study
Less than a month after researchers unveiled that a “ticking DNA clock” is behind Huntington’s disease (HD), scientists have ...
Science Daily15h
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 ...
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Gene variant could protect against ultra-rare seizure disorder, fruit fly research finds
A combination of human pedigree analysis and fruit fly genetics has identified a gene variant that appears to prevent ...
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Amid takeover talk, SpringWorks scores FDA nod for rare genetic disease treatment Gomekli
Tuesday, the agency signed off on SpringWorks’ Gomekli (mirdametinib) as a treatment for the rare genetic disorder ...
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KFSHRC Detects 276 Fetal Genetic Disorders Through Prenatal Care Saving SAR 360 Million Annually
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is enhancing prenatal care through innovation and precision ...