Developing In-Utero Gene Editing Therapy for a Rare Genetic Disorder

Scientists from UC Davis Center for Surgical Bioengineering, the MIND Institute and UC Berkeley’s Murthy Lab are developing ...

Rare genetic form of diabetes detected in newborn babies for first time

A rare form of diabetes affecting newborn babies and caused by a genetic disorder has been discovered by scientists in the UK ...

Exploring mutations that spontaneously switch on a key brain cell receptor

Many people are familiar with histamine, a biological molecule that serves as a key driver of allergic reactions and other ...
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The rare genetic mutation that prevents wrinkles

Meet the luckiest people on Earth — individuals carrying a rare genetic mutation that prevents wrinkles from forming even as they age well into their 80s. These genetic lottery winners have provided ...
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Rare genetic mutation allows some people to thrive on 4 hours of sleep, study suggests

Researchers identified a new genetic mutation that may allow some people to survive, even thrive, on three hours of sleep. The mutation is called SIK3-N783Y. Scientists said mice test subjects ...

New mutations in TP53 gene drive resistance to p53-targeted cancer therapy

Mutations in the tumor suppressor TP53 are a common cause of cancer, making the altered protein an attractive target for ...
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Horses have undergone a genetic mutation previously observed only in viruses

Horses possess a rare genetic peculiarity. This adaptation partly explains their exceptional endurance without compromising their cellular health. A team of researchers has identified a mutation in ...