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Deaf mice have normal inner ear function until ear canal opens: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to scientists, mice with a hereditary form of deafness have nearly normal neural activity in the auditory system for the first two weeks of life. Previous research suggests that this early auditory activity, prior to the onset of hearing, serves as a kind of training for the brain
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Can exercise help to reduce genetic disease risk?
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to new research, being physically active can reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes even in persons who have a high hereditary risk of having the disease.
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Researchers suggest effects of genetic mutations on RNA formation
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A Munich-based research team developed an algorithm that predicts the consequences of genetic changes on RNA production six times more accurately than earlier models. As a result, the genetic origins of uncommon hereditary disorders and cancer may now be more precisely identified.
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Study predicts the effects of genetic mutations on RNA formation
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A research team from Munich has created an algorithm that predicts the effects of genetic mutations on RNA formation six times more precisely than previous models. As a result, the genetic causes of rare hereditary diseases and cancer can now be pinpointed with greater accuracy.
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Study finds how worm embryos produce specific, pluripotent cells
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered how specific proteins within roundworm chromosomes enable their offspring to produce specialised cells generations later, a startling discovery that challenges the conventional wisdom that hereditary information for cell differentiation is primarily ingrained with
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Study reveals genetic cause of intellectual impairment, autism
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A study has shown the biological foundations of a reproductive problem brought on by a gene mutation. Fragile X Syndrome, a major hereditary cause of intellectual disability and autism, is also brought on by this gene mutation.
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IIT Kanpur, Reliance Life Sciences join forces to revolutionize gene thera
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In a historic moment, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has licensed a pioneering technology to Reliance Life Sciences Pvt Ltd that has the potential to revolutionize the field of gene therapy, especially for many genetic eye diseases. There are many inherited disorders caus
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Breast Oncology Workshop and Conference 2023 concludes successfully
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 7 (ANI/PNN): The International School of Oncoplastic Surgery (ISOS) in association with BreastGlobal, Jehangir Hospital, and the University of East Anglia, UK recently concluded the highly successful Breast Oncology Workshop and Conference 2023. Held from
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Study shows link between sickle cell disease, higher death risk in pregnan
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have found a connection between having sickle cell disease (SCD), a hereditary blood ailment, and having a significantly increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality.
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Researchers find hereditary factors in new type of eating disorder
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A twin study exploring this relatively new type of eating disorder found that hereditary factors had a significant impact on ARFID. The study was conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet.
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Researchers suggest how new test can help cystic fibrosis patients
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers revealed how test can benefit patient's medical treatment. The urine test can make easier for doctors to diagnose how badly a patient is affected by the hereditary disease cystic fibrosis.
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Swelling in hereditary angioedema patients can be slowed with CRISPR treat
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A new study suggests that a treatment using the CRISPR genome editing technology alleviates swelling and reduces the frequency of attacks in hereditary angioedema patients.
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