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Study uncovers genetic links to asthma inflammation, suggesting targeted therapy potential
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 28, 2024 Source:Study uncovers genetic links to asthma inflammation, suggesting targeted therapy potential
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Researchers have found a genetic mutation for hypothyroidism that applies to 1/5000 people and that can lead to increased weight gain. Claims that it is a genetic link to obesity requires some jumping of the hoops.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2024 Source:Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to some people Reference: SMIM1 absence is associated with reduced energy expenditure and excess weight
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For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 8, 2024 Source:For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease
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Is playing in the dirt good for kids’ immune systems?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 5, 2024 Source:Is playing in the dirt good for kids’ immune systems?
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Pig kidney transplanted into living person for first time
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 22, 2024 Source:Pig kidney transplanted into living person for first time
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One hospital’s push to bring genetic cancer testing to more Black women
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 1, 2024 Source:One hospital’s push to bring genetic cancer testing to more Black women
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Gene therapies that let deaf children hear bring hope—and many questions
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 1, 2024 Source:Gene therapies that let deaf children hear bring hope—and many questions
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Scientists crack mystery of how MS gene spread
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 15, 2024 Source:Scientists crack mystery of how MS gene spread Reference:Elevated genetic risk for multiple sclerosis emerged in steppe pastoralist populations