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Two genetic risk variants in Black individuals may exacerbate sepsis and COVID-19 severity
Two genetic risk variants that are carried by nearly 40 percent of Black individuals may…
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Defect in the interferon system associated with more severe COVID-19
A component of the human interferon system that activates SARS-CoV-2 cellular defenses appears to be…
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Gene variant tied to risk for interstitial lung disease in RA
(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the MUC5B variant is associated with an increased risk…
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Gene RARA surfaces as potential drug target in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital have uncovered a potential Achilles…
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Genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene cause neurodevelopmental disorder, finds study
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene called SPTBN1 are…
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Novel approach identifies genes linked to autism and predicts patient IQ
According to some estimates, hundreds of genes may be associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD),…
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New study expands evaluation of gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy
The rarity of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) means that promising new treatments may be tested…
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New SARS-CoV-2 genome variants identified in US mink
Researchers in Canada have discovered two novel variants in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2…
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Deactivating cancer cell gene boosts immunotherapy for head and neck cancers
By targeting an enzyme that plays a key role in head and neck cancer cells,…
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