Genetics

Changes in gene explain more of inherited risk for rare disease

(Medical Xpress)—Changes to a gene called LZTR1 predispose people to develop a rare disorder where multiple tumors called schwannomas form near nerve pathways, according to a study published today in the journal Nature ...

Genetics

An approach to treating a severe congenital myopathy

The diagnosis is rare, but devastating—children with congenital muscle disorders often never learn to walk. Until now, there was no chance of recovery, but researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital ...

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