11 Inherited Traits That Come From Your Mom and Dad
Did your dad pass on the curse of sneezing in bright sunlight? And where did your baby’s red, curly hair come from when there ...
Alternative experimental gene therapy restores hearing, boosts vision in tests
Harvard Medical School researchers have taken another decisive step in their efforts to develop a gene therapy for people ...
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Second Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Syndrome Involving Blindness, Deafness
Harvard Medical School researchers have taken another decisive step in their efforts to develop a gene therapy for people ...
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Some genetic mutations may offer protection against developmental disorders
Tel Aviv University researchers have made a remarkable discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of genetic mutations and their role in brain development.
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Down syndrome high schooler makes impact playing sports in Phoenix
The 18-year-old was born with Down syndrome, but that really didn’t change the way his parents raised him. Wes’ dad, Robert, says the genetic disorder is a limitation, cognitively and physically, but ...
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Raising awareness for a genetic condition that is not widely known about
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Many people are unfamiliar with a disorder called 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome or 22q. Which is ...
Your sweet tooth may be genetic — and your DNA could be pushing you to eat more, says new study
Large amounts of sugar can damage cells, causing chronic inflammation, which can lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, ...
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Modern medicine is changing the prognosis for kids with Down syndrome and heart defects
Advances in cardiac treatment and care over the past several decades have led to greatly improved long-term survival rates for children born with heart defects – including those with Down syndrome.