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 …Herpes Could Finally Be Cured With CRISPR According to Study
Scientists are saying that gene hacking techniques recently used for the first time in human cells could one day lead to doctors shredding up and destroying viruses such as …
Study Finds AUTS2 Gene Mutation Reduces Brain Cell Division, Leading to Microcephaly
The autism susceptibility candidate 2 (AUTS2) gene has been found to be responsible for various brain developmental disorders. Diverse structural alterations of the gene have been implicated in conditions …A Novel Method Using “Soft” CRISPR May Provide a New Fix for Genetic Diseases
Key Takeaways: The new CRISPR approach leverages the body’s natural DNA repair system for safer gene editing. Tested in fruit flies, successfully restoring damaged genes using healthy gene copies. …Barth Syndrome: Gene Therapy Offers Hope, But Challenges Remain for Rare Genetic Disorder
Key Takeaways: Barth syndrome, a rare X-linked disorder affecting males, causes heart defects, muscle weakness, and immune issues due to mutations in the TAZ gene. Boston researchers successfully reversed …Study Shows Fresh Fat and SVF Gel Transplant as an Effective Treatment for Morphea
Morphea, also referred to as localized scleroderma, is a rare skin condition characterized by thickening of the dermis or subcutaneous tissue or both. The inflammation is caused by increased …Childhood Abuse Leaves Scars on DNA That Could Be Passed to Offspring
Abuse and other forms of stress experienced in childhood or even in utero put children at increased risk for health problems in adulthood. There are several anatomical and functional …An In-depth Analysis of Parkinson’s Disease: Etiological Mechanisms, Symptomatology, Diagnostic Criteria, and Current Therapeutic Modalities
Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disease that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a tremor that is barely noticeable on one hand. It also causes stiffness …