Man learns of his own rare genetic condition only after his daughters are diagnosed
SINGAPORE – Mr Mohamad Shahrel Hamid has two rare conditions that have caused him much suffering, including the…
How Telomere Length Is Inherited and Why It Matters
Small plastic or metal bits at the end of shoelaces, known as aglets, prevent laces from unraveling and…
One-size-fits-(nearly)-all fix for V2R mutations
Genetic/congenital Genetic mutations are the primary cause of most rare diseases. Although each condition affects a small fraction…
Mesmerising image of 3.2 billion characters to show genetic make up
The hypnotising visual is designed to help people ‘stand inside their insides’. It represents a genome – the…
A genetic map of human metabolism across the allele frequency spectrum
Study design The UKB is a prospective cohort study from the UK that contains more than 500,000 volunteers…
Optimal Blastocyst Count for PGT-A in RPL Patients
In the realm of reproductive medicine, Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) has emerged as a pivotal advancement,…
Major autism study uncovers biologically distinct subtypes, paving the way for precision diagnosis and care
Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism,…
She was the world’s oldest person, living to 117. What do her genes reveal about the secret of longevity?
When a supercentenarian, someone who is older than 110 years old, is interviewed, they are inevitably asked to…
what her genes and lifestyle tell us about longevity
Maria Branyas Morera had been verified as the oldest living person when she died last year at age…
Largest Genetic Map of Human Metabolism Created
The contribution of genetics to the variability in people’s metabolism has remained largely unknown. This is, in part,…
Study Ties Genetics and Common Anticoagulant to Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage
A new study published in JAMA Neurology found that patients with atrial fibrillation who were treated with Eliquis®…
Genetic Connections Between Osteoporosis and Rotator
New Insights into the Link Between Osteoporosis and Rotator Cuff Tears A significant breakthrough in understanding the complex…