Preliminary results offer hope that gene therapy can protect people with a version of the brain disease driven by a particular gene variant.
Tag: Genetics and Heredity
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Ashkenazi Jews Have Become More Genetically Similar Over Time
A new study of skeletons from a cemetery in Germany reveals a hidden history of Jews in the Middle Ages.
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How to Know if You Have a Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
Chris Hemsworth recently revealed that he’s predisposed to dementia. Here’s how to find out if you’re at risk — and what to do if you are.
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While Other Insects Played, This Species Evolved the Blade
Scientists are studying a fruit fly’s sharp organ that helps it lay eggs and eat, hoping to unlock the secrets of herbivorous insects.
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The Disease Took Zara, Then Sara. Could Ayla Be Saved?
Two sisters in one family died from a genetic disorder. Before a third child with the disease was born, doctors hatched a plan to spare her of its effects.