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Researchers reveal detailed genetic roadmap of glaucoma
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 9 (ANI): According to researchers at the University of Melbourne, A new, detailed genetic roadmap of glaucoma, the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness, will help researchers develop new drugs to combat the disease, by identifying potential target areas to st
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Research: Is the cost of treating a hereditary neuromuscular disease affec
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New Jersey [US], June 8 (ANI): Early detection and treatment of children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic ailment characterised by muscle weakness and wasting, can minimise the total financial expenditures associated with the condition, according to new research.
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Study explores how genetics influence immunity in type 1 diabetes patients
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Washington [US], June 7 (ANI): New insights into how genetic factors affect the body's immune response in type 1 diabetes have recently been found.
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Amid rising COVID cases, top scientist calls for ramping up genome sequenc
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New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): As India reported its biggest jump in three months on Monday - an increase of 1,730 active COVID cases in a span of 24 hours - the Director of Tata Institute of Genetics and Society (TIGS) Dr Rakesh Mishra called for increasing genome sequencing, despite the
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Circulating tumor DNA can identify stage II colon cancer patients : Resear
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 5 (ANI): Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) thats is a genetic material shed from tumors into the bloodstream can identify stage II colon cancer patients who can most benefit from chemotherapy following surgery and spare other patients the need for this form of treatment, ac
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Target protein for diabetes can help to protect against Alzheimer's diseas
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 5 (ANI): Mechanisms associated with a particular diabetes drug can also help to protect against Alzheimer's disease suggests a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.
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Study: A person's height may affect their risk for several common health c
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 3 (ANI): A large genetic study by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' Million Veteran Program (MVP) has found that a person's height may become a factor of risk for multiple health conditions in adulthood.
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Study finds immune therapy targets cells that cause leukemia relapse
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 2 (ANI): According to a preclinical study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, genetically engineered immune cells successfully targeted the specific cancer cells that may be responsible for relapse of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of blood cancer,
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Lower risk of dementia with genetic risk linked to Seven healthy habits :
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 26 (ANI): According to a research in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the Ma
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Healthy lifestyle prevents gestational diabetes among those with highest g
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Washington [US], May 26 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers developed a genetic risk score for identifying individuals who would benefit the most from lifestyle counselling to prevent gestational and postpartum diabetes.
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Thalassaemia Prevention needs greater awareness and immediate attention sa
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI/GPRC): Talking about the condition of thalassaemia in India, veteran activist and volunteer for thalassaemia Rotarian Subhojit Roy said, "We desperately need to create awareness about preventive health checks to eradicate thalassaemia otherwise due to ignorance
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DNA provides unique insights of moa and climate change: Study
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Dunedin (Otago) [New Zealand], May 11 (ANI): According to a study at the University of Otago, ancient Moa DNA has provided insights into how species respond to climate change.
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