Genetic disorders are diseases caused by an abnormal gene, often described as a mutation. When such diseases are inherited (rather than the result of a random mutation), it means they are passed along ...

The prevalence of G6PD deficiency differs among ethnic groups. For instance, males of African and Mediterranean descent more frequently express the trait. Two types of mutations are commonly found ...

About 1% to 3% of stomach (gastric) cancers are hereditary diffuse gastric cancers (HDGC). The disorder is caused by mutation in the CDH1 gene. HDGC is an inherited cancer syndrome that leads to an ...

genetic drift, mutation and gene flow. Studying germline variants and somatic mutations in cancer using omics technologies helps identify both heritable traits and molecular features of cancer ...

Oct. 28, 2024 — Using state-of-the-art technology, researchers have identified several specific steps needed for CRISPR to become active and perform its gene editing function. These preclinical ...

In the past, some of his research has aimed to provide insights into the genetic and environmental factors that influence an individual’s susceptibility to arsenic toxicity. In a recent paper ...

Innovative Approach Maps Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain Nov. 25, 2024 — A groundbreaking method to profile gene activity in the living human brain has been developed. This innovative ...

Here, the authors employ the trio-based phasing approach to assemble a fully phased Fuji genome and reveal the association of a 167-bp deletion in the promoter region of the MdTCP11 gene with the ...

Oxidative Stress: Neuropathy, Excitability, and Neurodegeneration.

Eyes affected by aniridia have difficulty adjusting to light, resulting in blurry vision and light sensitivity. Aniridia is caused by mutations in the PAX6 gene. This gene plays an important role in ...

They control how our bodies grow and develop. All cancers develop because something has gone wrong with one or more of the genes in a cell. A change in a gene is called a ‘fault’ or ‘mutation’.