Cardiology
New research discovers genetic defect linked to African Americans with heart failure
Heart failure is more common, develops earlier and results in higher rates of illness and death in African Americans than in whites.
Mar 7, 2018
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Genetics
Neurological disease in mice and humans linked to an unlikely gene
Screening for mutations influencing the migration of nerve cells in mice, scientists found a gene that plays a role in the transport of proteins within nerve cells. If less of the protein is present in the developing mouse, ...
Feb 1, 2018
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Diabetes
Diabetes gene found that causes low and high blood sugar levels in the same family
A study of families with rare blood sugar conditions has revealed a new gene thought to be critical in the regulation of insulin, the key hormone in diabetes.
Jan 15, 2018
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Medical research
How fever in early pregnancy causes heart, facial birth defects
Researchers have known for decades that fevers in the first trimester of pregnancy increase risk for some heart defects and facial deformities such as cleft lip or palate. Exactly how this happens is unclear. Scientists have ...
Oct 10, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika virus stifles pregnant women's weakened immune system to harm baby, study finds
The Zika virus, linked to congenital birth defects and miscarriages, suppresses a pregnant woman's immune system, enabling the virus to spread and increasing the chances an unborn baby will be harmed, a Keck School of Medicine ...
Aug 21, 2017
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Neuroscience
Blood test can detect GLUT1 deficiency syndrome
(HealthDay)—A simple and rapid blood test can detect GLUT1 deficiency syndrome (DS), according to a study published online May 26 in the Annals of Neurology.
Jun 23, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers identify gene that controls birth defect common in diabetes
Researchers have identified a gene that plays a key role in the formation of neural tube defects, a problem commonly found in infants of pregnant women with diabetes. This is the first time the gene has been shown to play ...
May 5, 2017
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Genetics
Researchers close to identifying crucial gene for human cleft lip and palate
A group of researchers has found that three siblings born with cleft lip and palate share a common gene mutation associated with the birth defect.
Mar 21, 2017
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Genetics
Testing the efficacy of new gene therapies more efficiently
Using a new cellular model, innovative gene therapy approaches for the hereditary immunodeficiency Chronic Granulomatous Disease can be tested faster and cost-effectively in the lab for their efficacy. A team of researchers ...
Mar 21, 2017
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Neuroscience
Study reveals how genetic defects can lead to childhood epilepsy
New King's College London research reveals how genetic defects can lead to epilepsy in children.
Mar 14, 2017
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