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Researchers discover muscle disorder caused by key protein mutations
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A new study discovered that the SMCHD1 protein controls how genes are digested, which influences the course of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). This finding about SMCHD1's role in gene regulation is significant because it opens new avenues for creating tailored therapeutic tech
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Researchers discover new genetic mutation for congenital thyroid condition
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A team of researchers discovered a genetic mutation in a non-coding region of DNA that changes thyroid regulation, resulting in a rare type of congenital thyroid abnormality.
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People with rare longevity mutations may also be protected against cardiov
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
GHRD, which is defined by the body's inability to use its growth hormone and leads to stunted development, has been linked in mice to a 40 per cent increase in longevity and decreased risk of numerous age-related disorders. However, the risk of cardiovascular illness in individuals with GHRD
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YKT6 gene variants may cause novel genetic disorder: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A recent joint investigation identified uncommon mutations in the YKT6 gene as the source of a novel neurological illness characterised by developmental delays, severe progressive liver disease, and a risk of liver cancer.
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Researchers discover how gene mutation responsible for causing psoriasis
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Researchers discovered a gene mutation that causes psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by red, scaly, and itchy spots on the body.
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Researchers find ways to reduce side effects of breast, ovarian cancer tre
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Certain anti-cancer medications also target healthy cells in addition to malignant cells. Their use may become restricted if their effects on the latter are excessively powerful. The mechanism of action of PARP inhibitors, which are specifically used for treating breast and ovarian cancer in
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Zydus Launches IBYRA, the Generic Version of Olaparib, Brings Both Access
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 14: In a significant stride towards making advanced cancer treatment accessible to all, Zydus has launched Olaparib, a PARP inhibitor, under the brand name IBYRA in India. The drug will target specific genetic mutations prevalent in certain types of cancers
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Blood mutations enhance risk of acute kidney injury: Research
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A U.S.-Canadian study collaboration led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center found common, age-related blood changes as a risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI), which affects more than one in every five hospitalized persons worldwide.
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Study finds how lung cancer captures immune cell metabolism for its own g
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Lung adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for the majority of cancer-related fatalities in the US. There are various causes of lung adenocarcinoma, one of which is a mutation in a protein known as EGFR. Non-mutant EGFR stimulates cell proliferation in response to
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'89,091 mutation cases resolved during the special drive of 'Revenue Lok A
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the successful disposal of 89,091 mutation cases and 6,029 pending partition cases during the special drive of 'Revenue Lok Adalats' in Himachal Pradesh, a press release said on Thursday.
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Our priority is to settle pending revenue cases speedily: Himachal CM
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over the Monday meeting of administrative secretaries here today said that more than 65,000 mutation cases have been disposed of till now, said an official statement from Government of Himachal.
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Odisha's Similipal Reserve to house rare black tigers in country
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district is the only tiger reserve in India that houses the rare black tiger (pseudo-melanistic), which has distinctive dark stripe patterns due to a genetic mutation. The reserve is located in the Mayurbhanj district, at the eastern end of
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