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·January 13, 2023·5 min read

Why Older Fathers Pass On More Genetic Mutations to Their Offspring

Study of fruit flies reveals genetic mutations are common in the testes of both young and old males, but the mutations are more abundant in older insects. Many of the mutations are removed in the younger flies during spermatogenesis by the body's genetic repair mechanism, but spermatogenesis fails to repair the mutations in older flies.

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·December 13, 2016·5 min read

Mutations in Life’s “Essential Genes” Tied to Autism

Researchers report elevated mutations in the 'essential genes' appear to be associated with an increased risk for ASD.

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·February 19, 2016·5 min read

Math Model Explains Variability in Mutation Rate Across the Human Genome

Researchers have created a math model to estimate the rates of mutation in the human genome.

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·October 4, 2015·5 min read

A Single Neuron May Carry Up To 1000 Genetic Mutations

A new study reports individual neurons may harbor up to 1000 genetic mutations which arise while genes are in active use and after brain development is complete.

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·October 8, 2013·4 min read

Two Genes Linked to Increased Risk for Eating Disorders

Researchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.

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·July 19, 2013·3 min read

Gene Mutation in Dogs Offers Clues for Neural Tube Defects in Humans

Researchers identify a gene related to neural tube defects in dogs. They also found evidence the gene may be an important risk factor for human neural tube defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly.

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·June 24, 2013·4 min read

Genes Involved in Birth Defects Could Lead to Mental Illness

Mutations of the Dact1 gene, which leads to major birth defects, may also cause subtle disruptions in the brain which contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, according to new research.

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·June 4, 2013·3 min read

Genetic Editing for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers have been able to repair a defect responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy by using a novel genetic editing technique.

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·May 8, 2013·4 min read

Game-Changing Discovery of Gene Mutation That Causes Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks Offers New Hope

Researchers discover Sturge-Weber syndrome, a neurological and skin disorder, is caused by a genetic mutation which occurs prior to birth.

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·May 8, 2013·5 min read

New Study Identifies Two Genes That Combine to Cause Rare Syndrome

Researchers find genetic mutations which appear to underlie a rare syndrome which combines reproductive failure with cerebella ataxi and dementia.

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·February 15, 2013·2 min read

Research Uncovers a Potential link Between Parkinson’s and Visual Problems

According to a new study, the most common genetic cause of Parkinson’s is not only responsible for the condition’s distinctive movement problems but may also affect vision.

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·January 31, 2013·5 min read

Examining the so-called Basque Mutation of Parkinson’s

Researchers examine mutations of the LRRK2 gene and R1441G, known as the Basque mutation, to better understand Parkinson's disease among patients in the Basque Country.