Fanconi anemia (FA) is caused by defective genes for DNA-repair leading to bone marrow failure, developmental abnormalities and increased cancer
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MyHeritage hacked – exposing 92 million users’ genetic secrets
Genealogy site MyHeritage hacked – exposing 92 million users’ passwords, emails and genetic secrets On Monday afternoon, the popular heritage
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Study: Exercise mitigates genetic effects of obesity later in life
If you’re up there in age and feel like you can coast as a couch potato, you may want to
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Despite risk of breast cancer, few men undergo genetic tests, study finds
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among Americans. At least 10 percent of cancers are caused by
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Primary care providers have mixed views on genetic tests
(HealthDay)—Primary care providers view tests for genetic risks of common diseases as useful, but lack confidence in interpreting results, according
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Study sheds light on genetic foundation of migraines
The nauseating, often debilitating, headaches affect 15-20 percent of adults in developed countries, yet they remain stubbornly hard to explain.
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Expert explains the true costs of genetic testing
From 23 and Me and Ancestry DNA to research laboratories, genome sequencing has become widely available, but better understanding is
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Research reveals uncaptured genetic diversity within the South African population of Botswana
In one of the first data-driven, population-based genomic studies among African populations, an international team of researchers, co-led by researchers
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3-D human ‘mini-brains’ shed new light on genetic underpinnings of major mental illness
Major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, severe depression and bipolar disorder share a common genetic link. Studies of specific families
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Genetic study could lead to new treatments for sufferers of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Research carried out by a consortium including St George’s, University of London has identified new genes for pulmonary arterial hypertension,
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