New rare genetic disease affecting motor neuron and muscle control identified

An international research team, led by Shinghua Ding at the University of Missouri, has identified a previously unknown ...

Sperm From Older Men Have More Genetic Mutations

Researchers confirmed that sperm accumulate mutations over the years, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases to ...
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Rare genetic mutation lets some people thrive on just 4 hours of shut-eye

Some lucky people have rare genetic mutations that enable them to feel well-rested after just four hours of sleep, while the rest of us need around eight hours to function. Now, researchers have ...

Organoids provide new insights into rare malformation of human brain development

Researchers at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim, together with international partners, have ...

Genetic code reveals how mutations disrupt mRNA and cause disease

An international team led by Monash University researchers has uncovered the genetic code governing the way genetic mutations affect mRNA and result in disease.
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The mutations likely developed post-infection, the agency said

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Older fathers linked to more new gene mutations in puppies, study finds

An international study has shown how and when entirely new gene mutations, known as de novo mutations, originate in dogs. A ...