How a former navy mechanic defied the genetic odds of inherited Alzheimer's disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressSchematic representation of the pedigree for the DIAN family carriers of the pathogenic mutation PSEN2 p.Asn141Ile. Credit:Nature Medicine(2025). DOI: 10.

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How a former navy mechanic defied the genetic odds of inherited Alzheimer's disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressSchematic representation of the pedigree for the DIAN family carriers of the pathogenic mutation PSEN2 p.Asn141Ile. Credit:Nature Medicine(2025). DOI: 10.

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Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.109204Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are

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Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.109204Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are

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West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

by Samuel Ajayi and Yemi R. Raji,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thu

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West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease. New study confirms genetic cause

by Samuel Ajayi and Yemi R. Raji,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thu

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Unexpected X chromosome findings challenge assumptions about sex differences in human disease

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversitySome of the group members in the Nestor lab at Linköping University. Credit: Johan Sjöholm/Linköping UniversityResearchers at Linköping University

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Unexpected X chromosome findings challenge assumptions about sex differences in human disease

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversitySome of the group members in the Nestor lab at Linköping University. Credit: Johan Sjöholm/Linköping UniversityResearchers at Linköping University

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Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

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Urine test offers simpler diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, study finds

by Don Bell,University of AlbertaComparison of phenotypes, biochemical features, muscle histopathology, electron transport chain activities, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological studies between

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Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering—here's what you need to know

by Cristina Pina and Victor Hernandez-Hernandez,The ConversationCredit: National Institutes of HealthRight now, approximately20 billion red blood cellsare busy traveling through your

Hematology&Oncology February 18,2025 0

Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering—here's what you need to know

by Cristina Pina and Victor Hernandez-Hernandez,The ConversationCredit: National Institutes of HealthRight now, approximately20 billion red blood cellsare busy traveling through your

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Genetic overlaps in 72 long-term health conditions identified

by Louise Vennells,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date to analyze millions of both genetic and patient records on the long-term health conditions of la

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Genetic overlaps in 72 long-term health conditions identified

by Louise Vennells,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date to analyze millions of both genetic and patient records on the long-term health conditions of la

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Scientists discover new gene-to-gene interaction that increases risk of alopecia

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a newJAMA Dermatologystudy, scientists at King's College London found that changes in two parts of the genome work

Dermatology February 18,2025 0

Scientists discover new gene-to-gene interaction that increases risk of alopecia

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a newJAMA Dermatologystudy, scientists at King's College London found that changes in two parts of the genome work

Dermatology February 18,2025 0

Gene variant could protect against ultra-rare seizure disorder, fruit fly research finds

byUniversity of Utah Health SciencesFruit flies for research purposes in a vial in lab. Credit: Charlie Ehlert / University of Utah HealthOne in 10 Americans live with a rare disease, which ofte

Neurology February 18,2025 0

Gene variant could protect against ultra-rare seizure disorder, fruit fly research finds

byUniversity of Utah Health SciencesFruit flies for research purposes in a vial in lab. Credit: Charlie Ehlert / University of Utah HealthOne in 10 Americans live with a rare disease, which ofte

Neurology February 18,2025 0

Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealCanadian speed skaters can adjust to a 13-hour time difference in just five days. That’s twice as fast as the conventional theory that it takes half a day

Orthopedics & Sports medicine February 18,2025 0

Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealCanadian speed skaters can adjust to a 13-hour time difference in just five days. That’s twice as fast as the conventional theory that it takes half a day

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