Three start-ups are aiming to create gene-edited babies. Columnist Michael Le Page has no doubt that editing our offspring ...
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A tiny mutation can derail brain growth for life, study finds
A single microscopic change in our DNA can permanently alter how the brain is built, locking in developmental problems that ...
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This rare mutation wipes brain cells, and the trigger is finally known
A vanishingly rare genetic glitch in a single enzyme can erase a newborn’s brain cells in a matter of weeks, leaving doctors ...
Scientists have revealed parts of the genome that are especially vulnerable to mutations that occur very early on in development. These areas are in the initial portions of genes, where the cell tends ...
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10 Rare Genetic Traits That Make You Actually One in a Million
Ever looked in the mirror and wondered why you’ve got those tiny cheek holes or why you can see colors your friends can’t? It ...
Researchers discovered that tanning beds cause widespread, mutation-laden DNA damage across almost all skin, explaining the ...
A microscopic flaw in the brain’s cellular scaffolding can shape brain size for life.
Less than 30% of people with certain genetic variants go blind, despite the faulty genes previously being thought to cause ...
Human cells usually contain two copies of most genes, one of which comes from the mother while the other comes from the father. It's long been thought that usually these two copies, or alleles of ...
The prothrombin gene mutation increases your risk of severe blood clots. Medications, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce this risk. The prothrombin gene plays a crucial ...
Researchers linked users to a higher rate of skin cell mutation, especially in places usually protected from sun exposure.
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