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Shedding New Light on the Commonality of “Rare” Diseases
Researchers challenge the assumption that carriers of single-allele genetic defects are asymptomatic, indicating rare diseases may be common.
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Alert: Cannabis Consumption Might Influence Your DNA Methylation
Research links both recent and chronic cannabis use to significant alterations in human DNA methylation patterns.
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Clownfish: A Genetic Tale of Adaptation and Survival
Clownfish: Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of Adaptation & Survival in a Sea of Anemones – A Fascinating Evolutionary Tale!
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Unusual “Mind-Manipulating” Parasitic Hairworms Lack Genes Present in All Other Animals
Unprecedented study reveals hairworms lack about 30% of expected genes, including those for cilia formation, challenging common evolutionary notions.
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Sea Snakes Regain Technicolor Vision: Ancestral Loss Reversed
Title: Sea Snakes Regain Technicolor Vision: Ancestral Loss ReversedSea snakes, specifically the annulated sea snake species, have undergone a fascinating …
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Buzz-Off: New Genetic Technology Developed To Stop Malaria-Spreading Mosquitoes
Scientists develop Ifegenia, a genetic technology using CRISPR, to suppress female malaria-transmitting mosquitoes, offering hope to combat the deadly disease.
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Unseen Threat: Air Pollution Increases Likelihood of Dementia
Air pollution, originating from sources like vehicle emissions, is now associated with an elevated risk of dementia, and certain genetic…
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Genetic Variant Linked to Accelerated Multiple Sclerosis Progression
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinGroundbreaking study identifies a genetic variant that accelerates multiple sclerosis progression, offering new avenues for treatment development.
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Somatic Genetic Mutations Unveiled as Key Players in Schizophrenia Research Breakthrough
Groundbreaking study discovers link between somatic mutations & schizophrenia. NRXN1 & ABCB11 genes identified. Potential implications for treatment.