Category: Genetics
Schizophrenia Latest Facts: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Key Takeaways: Schizophrenia involves disruptions in dopamine, glutamate, and GABA signaling in the brain. Both genetic factors and early-life stress increase the risk of developing the disorder. Positive symptoms …Cystic Fibrosis Explained: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications, and What’s New in Research and Care
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in organs like the lungs and pancreas. This often leads to breathing problems and …
New Study Identifies Gene That Could Enable Natural Tooth Regrowth in Humans
Key Takeaways: Scientists have developed a drug that blocks the USAG-1 protein, allowing new teeth to grow in animal studies. While successful in mice, the treatment must prove safe …Navigating Prader-Willi Syndrome: An Updated Guide on Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Outcomes
What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a defect in genes on the proximal arm of chromosome 15, which leads to life-threatening childhood …
University of Stuttgart Scientists Are a Step Closer Towards Creating Functioning Artificial Cells
According to Rudolf Virchow, the father of modern pathology, “Diseases arise from malfunctioning cells.” Since its inception in the 1800s, this theory, which forms the basis of cellular pathology, …
Whole-Genome Sequencing Found To Be Better For Detecting Fetal Abnormalities
New work led by researchers from China has shown that whole-genome sequencing could offer a better approach for prenatal testing with improved detection capability. Anomalies of the central nervous …