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Genetic Carrier Screening Changed Couples' Reproductive Decision Making

Australian study explored screening for hundreds of genetic conditions

Nov 20, 2024
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Novel Research Details Incidence of Ploidy Abnormalities

Testing could be useful for older women at higher risk

Oct 25, 2024
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First Cases of New Neurology Syndrome Identified

Long non-coding RNA implicated in human disease

Oct 23, 2024
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Allele May Heighten Risk of Severe Ulcerative Colitis

Finding on HLA-DRB1*01:03 supports need for more and earlier genetic studies

Oct 15, 2024
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Second Drug OK'd for Ultra-Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

FDA approves levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) for Niemann-Pick disease type C

Sep 25, 2024
FDA APPROVED levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) over a computer rendering of mutating DNA.
First Drug Approved for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Arimoclomol (Miplyffa) greenlit for ultra-rare genetic disorder

Sep 20, 2024
FDA APPROVED arimoclomol (Miplyffa) over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.
RFK Jr. Helping Trump Pick CDC Chief; Excess COVID Death Lingers; Turmoil at 23andMe

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Sep 19, 2024
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Gene-Expression Profiling Can Help Improve Outcomes in Cancers of Unknown Primary

In randomized study, guided site-specific therapy improved PFS versus empirical chemotherapy

Jul 30, 2024
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Trump's Former Doc Weighs In; 23andMe and Alzheimer's Risk; What's 'Teflon Flu'?

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Jul 17, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Can Oligonucleotide Infusions Really Fix Lyme, Cancer, and Other Diseases?

U.S. clinics market oligonucleotide therapy for a wide range of conditions, without much evidence

Jul 05, 2024
 A computer rendering of an oligonucleotide aptamer attacking a cancer cell.
A Single, Surprising Gene Behind a Disorder That Causes Intellectual Disability

Researchers estimate the disorder may affect as many as one in 20,000 young people

May 31, 2024
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Hereditary Angioedema Attacks Reduced With Donidalorsen Prophylaxis

Investigational treatment passes muster in phase III trial

May 31, 2024
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Age-Related Somatic Mutations Implicated in Cardiovascular Death

Clonal hematopoiesis a red flag for people with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis

Apr 29, 2024
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