Parkinson’s, ADHD: hundreds of genetic variations shape the brain
By studying brain volume, researchers have found genetic links with several pathologies such as Parkinson's and ADHD as well as ...
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A revolutionary test to diagnose blood cancers in two hours
Scientists have developed a test to quickly detect genetic mutations specific to two forms of leukemia, which could close a ...
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ALS and Parkinson’s disease may be genetically linked
Scientists have found that patients with rare genetic mutations associated with degenerative diseases are at higher risk of developing amyotrophic ...
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Childhood obesity: a genetic mutation involved?
Researchers have identified a genetic mutation strongly associated with childhood obesity, which could ultimately enable the development of new treatments. ...
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Genetic mutations are not always the cause of tumors
Cancer is not always the result of genetic mutations: sometimes, the disease is linked to epigenetic factors, i.e. modifications in ...
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Genetic mutation causes babies to have a sixth finger
Researchers have discovered a new genetic mutation responsible for the appearance of an extra toe or finger. It also causes ...
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Parkinson’s: this genetic mutation protects against the disease
A recently discovered genetic mutation offers hope for new treatments for Parkinson's disease, because people who carry it are half ...
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Male infertility: the mutation of a gene involved?
Researchers have discovered that mutations in a gene specific to sperm formation could be the cause of male infertility. THE ...
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Alzheimer’s: a genetic mutation linked to the disease would increase female fertility
The apolipoprotein-ε4 allele, which increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, appears to be linked to increased fertility in Amazonian women. ...
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Unique case: a genetic mutation spares him pain and anxiety
A Scottish woman does not feel pain, anxiety or fear. Researchers believe it's linked to a genetic mutation. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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A rare genetic mutation may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Harvard University researchers recently identified a rare new genetic mutation that appears to offer protection against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's ...
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The gene that protects against the Black Death also protects against Covid-19
According to a new study, the genetic mutation that helped our ancestors fight the Black Death also protects against Covid-19. ...
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Breast cancer: these women have a higher risk of tumors in both breasts
In women with breast cancer, the presence of a specific genetic mutation doubles the risk of a tumor in the ...
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Alzheimer’s: discovery of genetic mutations that increase the risks
An international team of scientists, led by Pr Gaël Nicolas from the CHU and the University of Rouen and Dr ...
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When we get older, the heart undergoes changes!
The cells that make up our heart muscle accumulate new genetic mutations over time, while losing the ability to repair ...
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Genetically Modified Babies: China’s ‘Frankenstein’ Has Been Released
The Chinese researcher who genetically modified babies to make them resistant to HIV has been released from prison. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Gardner syndrome: she dies in her sleep at 20
On March 3, a 20-year-old died at her home in the south-west of the United Kingdom while she slept. The ...
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We may have discovered the centenarian gene!
Researchers at the University of Rochester have discovered the existence of a variant of a gene called SIRT6 which would ...
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How Angelina Jolie finds herself at the center of a tremendous advance in medicine
The American actress carries a gene associated with an increased risk of cancer. At 37, she underwent a double mastectomy ...
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Why do some people not gain weight?
A genetic mutation would be responsible for the body's ability not to gain weight. THE ESSENTIAL In total, more than ...
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Red meat and colorectal cancer: DNA damage observed
Consumption of red meat would increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer because of a DNA modification called alkylation. THE ...
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Schizophrenia: discovery of a genetic mutation strongly involved
A complex and inherited mental disorder, schizophrenia is linked to a mutation in the PCDHA3 gene that disrupts brain function, ...
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Cancer: one in eight patients has a hereditary genetic mutation
The systematization of genetic tests makes it possible to accurately detect linked hereditary genetic mutations in cancer patients. These tests ...
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A molecule against breast cancer effective on prostate cancer
In France, more than one male cancer in four concerns the prostate. If mortality has been falling since the 1990s, ...
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Ovarian cancer: a molecule prolongs the survival of women with a genetic mutation
In women with ovarian cancer with a BRCA gene mutation, the molecule olaparib would prolong survival by more than a ...
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A new childhood neurodegenerative disease caused by a genetic mutation
Scientists have discovered a serious childhood neurodegenerative disease, characterized by developmental regression and severe epilepsy. This disorder could be caused ...
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Vapers develop the same cancer-linked gene mutations as smokers
According to a new study, e-cigarette users develop the same cancer-related molecular changes as traditional cigarette smokers.Are electronic cigarettes as ...
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Parkinson’s disease: a defect in the “selective sorting” gene would be the cause of the tremors
A gene that causes cell death can lead to Parkinson's disease when it acts on brain cells that control body ...
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Genetic mutations: some children have twice as many as others
Researchers note that the number of genetic mutations in the child depends on various factors, including the age of the ...
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Melanoma: a genetic test to deter risky behavior
A genetic test for people at risk of developing melanoma would help change their behavior in relation to UV exposure, ...
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