Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is known so far about new COVID variant Omicron
South African scientists have discovered a new COVID-19 variant with multiple mutations, Omicron, which is thought to be highly contagious.
Nov 27, 2021
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Genetics
New study pinpoints two separate mutation near GDF5 gene for osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia
Terence D. Capellini has been interested in how joints work for almost three decades. Part of it is due to personal experience, having sustained several joint injuries as a college ice hockey player and recently developing ...
Jul 6, 2021
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Neuroscience
Educational background and previous brain injury may be associated with higher risk of frontotemporal dementia
Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that educational background and previous traumatic brain injury may potentially affect the risk of frontotemporal dementia.
Nov 25, 2022
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World's first molecular-level analysis of omicron variant spike protein
UBC researchers are the first in the world to conduct a molecular-level structural analysis of the omicron variant spike protein.
Dec 23, 2021
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Genetics
Study reveals unique molecular machinery of woman who can't feel pain
The biology underpinning a rare genetic mutation that allows its carrier to live virtually pain-free, heal more rapidly and experience reduced anxiety and fear, has been uncovered by new research from UCL.
May 23, 2023
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Genetics
Xeroderma pigmentosum study tests artificial antisense oligonucleotides as therapeutic
Genetic researchers at Nagoya University, Japan, have delved into the genetic underpinning of a rare skin condition affecting children that is unusually common in Japan.
Genetics
New screening test for those at risk of sudden cardiac arrest
New research from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute will allow families around the world to discover if they are carrying genetic mutations that cause sudden cardiac arrest—a condition that kills 9 out of 10 victims.
Jun 9, 2022
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South Africa detects new COVID variant with many mutations
Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new COVID-19 variant with a large number of mutations, blaming it for a surge in infection numbers.
Nov 25, 2021
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Genetics
When and how mutant clones expand in normal endometrium
Monthly menstruation is a biological phenomenon in women of reproductive age that involves morphological and functional changes in the uterine endometrium followed by uterine lining shedding. The endometrial layer can regenerate ...
Mar 18, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Iron buildup in brain linked to higher risk for movement disorders
A disorder called hereditary hemochromatosis, caused by a gene mutation, results in the body absorbing too much iron, leading to tissue damage and conditions like liver disease, heart problems and diabetes. Scant and conflicting ...
Aug 1, 2022
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