Despite its strong influence, APOE is not the sole cause of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Even among people with the ...
Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas and Dr. Kiran Musunru crafted a bespoke treatment that has successfully corrected the genetic ...
Gene-editing tools like CRISPR have unlocked new treatments for previously uncurable diseases. Now, researchers at the ...
Genetic defects are exceedingly common, which is not surprising considering just how many cells make up our bodies, including our reproductive cells. While most of these defects have no or only minor ...
Researchers identified the earliest case of a genetic disease with the help of DNA: ...
A research team has successfully demonstrated the world's first gene-editing treatment for Leber's hereditary optic ...
The disease leads to the progressive growth of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, often resulting in kidney failure and other ...
People from the Outer Hebrides and north-west Ireland have the highest risk of developing a genetic disease that causes a ...
Nonprofit senior living operator FellowshipLife recently launched a new, voluntary genetic testing program for residents and their families aimed at ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...