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BRCA1/2: Why men should be screened for the 'breast cancer gene'
More and more studies show that men face risks of cancer from BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations that are most often associated with breast and ovarian cancers in women.
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Maternal and paternal X-chromosomes show skewed distribution in different organs and tissues
A study published in Nature Genetics by the Lymphoid Development Group at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences reveals that the contribution of cells expressing maternal or paternal X chromosomes can be selectively skewed ...
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How epigenetics influence memory formation
When we form a new memory, the brain undergoes physical and functional changes known collectively as a "memory trace." A memory trace represents the specific patterns of activity and structural modifications of neurons that ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Study identifies two critical genes in pancreatic tumors
University of Toronto researchers have identified two genes that play a critical role in tumor growth in the pancreas—findings that have significant implications for understanding and treating pancreatic cancer.
Jul 25, 2024
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Tiny deletion in heart muscle protein linked to long-term effects on adult atrial fibrillation
Millions of adults have atrial fibrillation—an irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart that yields increased risk of heart failure, stroke and death. Many genetic mutations in the developing fetus can lead ...
Jul 25, 2024
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New gene therapy approach shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could lead to new treatments for people ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Pioneering single-cell kidney atlas sheds light on potential treatments
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania revealed the most extensive single cell atlas of the human kidney, capturing the complexity of ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Array pinpoints imprinted genes with potential links to disease
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an array that assesses methylation levels of genes located in imprint control regions (ICRs) within the human genome. The array represents a cost-effective, ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research suggests
Women treated for ovarian cancer caused by an inherited faulty gene have a lower risk of developing breast cancer following that treatment, new research from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and The University ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Exploring mechanisms of epigenetic regulation in fibrogenic activation of hepatic stellate cells in liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting approximately 38% of the global population from 2016 to 2019. NAFLD is characterized by the accumulation ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Scientists find 'gene misbehavior' is surprisingly widespread in healthy people
Scientists have uncovered that "gene misbehavior"—where genes are active when they were expected to be switched off—is a surprisingly common phenomenon in the healthy human population.
Jul 24, 2024
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Fruit fly study identifies gene that may reverse Parkinson's disease
Researchers at Simon Fraser University, in collaboration with a group from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, have identified a gene that appears to reverse Parkinson's disease symptoms in fruit flies.
Jul 24, 2024
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Genetic mutations in TLR7 and other genes tied to severe COVID-19
Whether or not a person becomes seriously ill with COVID-19 depends, among other things, on genetic factors. With this in mind, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn, in cooperation ...
Jul 24, 2024
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When tumors collide: Analysis of mixed-type breast cancer reveals complexity
As part of a breast cancer diagnosis, pathologists take cells from a biopsy and check them under a microscope. Most cancerous cells form roundish clumps, known as no special type, or invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). In fewer ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Study links sequence variants to DNA methylation and diseases
A new study by scientists at deCODE Genetics shows that sequence variants drive the correlation between DNA methylation and gene expression. The same variants are linked to various diseases and other human traits.
Jul 24, 2024
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New gut microbiome atlas builds most accurate profile of global gut health to date
A new and freely available Human Gut Microbiome Atlas could help researchers and health care professionals around the world better understand how microorganisms in the gut impact disease, leading to more effective treatment.
Jul 24, 2024
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Exploratory study links gene variants to stroke recovery
New research led by UCLA Health has found that specific genes may be related to the trajectory of recovery for stroke survivors, providing insights useful to doctors developing targeted therapies.
Jul 24, 2024
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Prevalence and impact of the KIT M541L variant in patients with mastocytosis
A new research paper titled "Prevalence and impact of the KIT M541L variant in patients with mastocytosis" has been published in Oncotarget.
Jul 24, 2024
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What do genes have to do with psychology? They likely influence your behavior more than you realize
As a species, humans like to think that we are fully in control of our decisions and behavior. But just below the surface, forces beyond our conscious control influence how we think and behave: our genes.
Jul 24, 2024
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Preclinical model offers new insights into Parkinson's disease process
A new preclinical model offers a unique platform for studying the Parkinson's disease process and suggests a relatively easy method for detecting the disease in people, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine ...
Jul 23, 2024
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