A new study has identified 12 DNA variants, or variations in the human genetic code, that are associated with risk of attempting suicide.
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Research Identifies Genetic Links Between Schizophrenia and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
New research finds that people with schizophrenia have a genetic propensity to smoking and a reduced genetic risk of obesity.
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Researchers Find New Mechanisms That Cause Blindness, Opening the Door to New Treatments
The lack of the CERKL gene alters the ability of retinal cells to fight oxidative stress generated by light and triggers cell death mechanisms that cause blindness.
Scientists are finding that some genetic variants regulate or alter the expression of genes involved in schizophrenia.
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Bridging the Gap: Dr Keivan Tavakoli on How Personalised Treatment Can Transform Patient Outcomes
In today’s rapidly advancing medical landscape, the one-size-fits-all approach is becoming a relic of the past.
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New Genes and Natural Toxins Offer Hope for Cancer Patients Unresponsive to Chemotherapy
Scientists have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy.
In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, personalised medicine has become a significant breakthrough in treatment.
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Study Uncovers Potential New Source of Genetic Mutations That Cause Neurodegenerative Disease
Scientists have discovered an additional potential cause of the genetic mutations that result in rare conditions such as Huntington’s disease (HD).
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Unravelling the Role of Core Promoter Variation in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Breakthrough Study
Triple-negative breast cancer patients face a poorer prognosis due to the lack of specific drug targets. The discovery of new factors influencing the development and progression of TNBC is crucial.
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Why Black Athletes Win Marathons All the Time: Exploring the Genetic and Environmental Factors
Marathons are some of the most prestigious and demanding races in the world of sports.
There are several risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing dementia, such as age, head injury, poor diet, lack of physical exercise, and smoking.
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) encompass highly prevalent conditions such as autism and epilepsy.
Autism spectrum disorder has been linked to hundreds of risk genes that could play a role in disease development.
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World’s Largest Autism Whole Genome Sequencing Study Reveals 134 Autism-Linked Genes
by News Releaseby News ReleaseResearchers have uncovered new genes and genetic changes associated with an autism spectrum disorder.
Heredity and genetics can influence one’s likelihood of suffering from addiction.