Bone marrow: an Australian family leads to the discovery of a new disease
A new bone marrow disease has been discovered thanks to an Australian family suffering from this little-known genetic disorder. THE ...
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Parkinson’s: a mutation linked to the early onset of the disease discovered
A mutation in the SGIP1 gene may cause the early onset of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. THE ...
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Lung cancer: why does treatment not work on some patients?
Researchers at University College London have discovered why treatment targeting non-small cell lung cancer does not work in some patients, ...
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Cancer: this benign anomaly of the nail linked to an increase in risks
US researchers have found that a benign nail tumor abnormality called onychopapilloma is linked to a rare syndrome that significantly ...
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Covid: more than a hundred mutations detected in the new BA.2.87.1 variant
Observed for the first time in South Africa, the new variant of Covid-19, called BA.2.87.1, presents more than a hundred ...
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Mutated lung cancer: a confirmed risk factor
Air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of developing lung cancer in those carrying mutations in the EGFR ...
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Chernobyl: mutant wolves may have developed resistance to cancer
Wolves roaming near the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine have developed protective mutations against cancer despite being regularly ...
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Psoriasis: spontaneous mutations in skin cells are not the cause
Psoriasis is not due to spontaneous mutations of skin cells, which excludes one of the probable causes of this dermatological ...
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Covid-19: what you need to know about the dominant HV.1 variant in the USA
A new sub-variant is taking over in the USA: the HV.1 mutation has become dominant on American soil, according to ...
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Pain: our sensitivity is linked to Neanderthal genes
Researchers have observed that people carrying three mutations in the SCN9A gene may be more vulnerable to pain. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Merck’s anti-Covid pill suspected of accelerating virus mutations
Molnupiravir, a drug against Covid-19, causes specific mutations in the virus, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL Molnupiravir was ...
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Aggressive prostate cancer: 11 genetic mutations implicated
Researchers have managed to identify 11 genetic mutations associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Scientists analyzed blood ...
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Late pregnancy: here’s why the risk of breast cancer increases
A new study sheds light on the mechanisms that explain why the risks of breast cancer are higher among mothers ...
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Schizophrenia: it can start in the womb
An American study revealed a correlation between non-hereditary somatic mutations in utero and the risk of schizophrenia in adulthood. THE ...
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Multiple sclerosis: a genetic mutation accelerates the progression of the disease
A study has identified a genetic mutation that is responsible for an accelerated progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Early menopause: its genetic origin called into question
Premature ovarian failure, also called premature menopause, would have multiple causes: the mere presence of a genetic mutation cannot explain ...
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Covid-19: a strange symptom spotted with the Arcturus variant
The Arcturus or XBB.1.16 mutation is mainly present in India and is thought to be responsible for eye symptoms. THE ...
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Cystic fibrosis: an edible mushroom as a new therapeutic avenue
French researchers recently observed that extracts of an edible mushroom could repair certain mutations linked to cystic fibrosis. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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A genetic mutation of multiple sclerosis identified
© istockResearchers from the University of British Columbia (Canada) have just identified an important genetic mutation which would be at ...
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Covid-19: what is the XD variant?
Also called Deltacron, this variant was detected in early 2022. Its symptoms are similar to those of Omicron. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Genetic diseases: an “escape game” to put yourself in the shoes of a researcher
On the occasion of World Rare Disease Day, this February 28, Why Doctor immersed himself in a laboratory of the ...
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Covid – 19: the more contaminating BA.2 variant will not cause a new wave, according to the Pasteur Institute
This sub-variant of Omicron is more contagious but not more severe. It should soon become the majority in France. THE ...
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Covid-19: should we fear the Omicron sub-variant?
The lower severity of the Omicron variant, compared to its predecessors, has been confirmed by a British study. But in ...
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Sweden: a family affected by a new form of Alzheimer’s
This rare form of the disease is more aggressive. The first symptoms appear during the quarantine. THE ESSENTIAL About 900,000 ...
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Covid-19: what do we know about the Colombian variant?
In Belgium, seven vaccinated residents died in a retirement home. They had been infected with the Colombian variant. How is ...
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Variants of Covid-19: has SARS-CoV-2 already reached its limits?
The number of variants associated with Covid-19 continues to grow. But according to some scientists, the situation could be less ...
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Covid-19: will the mutation of the virus ever stop?
The mutation of viruses is a natural phenomenon. It is possible that this process will stop on its own...or that ...
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Variants: how they form and could make vaccines ineffective
In chronic infection, viral replication is prolonged and the opportunities for the virus to mutate increase. These mutations lead to ...
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English, South African and Japanese variants: “We must vaccinate massively before SARS-Cov-2 takes another form”
English, South African... and soon Japanese? Variants of Covid-19 have entered French territory via imported cases, and are spreading in ...
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Covid-19: the British variant present in Ile de France but out of the question in Rennes
Nine people had tested positive for a variant form of Covid-19, in a long-term care unit of the Geriatric Center ...
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