Genetic Mutation Could Be Responsible for Why Some People Who Contracted COVID-19 Don't Experience Symptoms [Study]

Medicine & Technology Jul 20, 2023

Some people don't experience COVID-19 symptoms despite contracting the illness because they carry a specific gene variation. Continue reading to learn how genetic mutation plays a role in asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2. 

Youngest Alzheimer's Disease Patient Is a 19-Year-old Teenager in China; What Is the Average Age of Such a Diagnosis?

Feb 16, 2023

Despite his early age, a case study attributes the teen's memory issues to likely Alzheimer's disease. Read the article to learn more details.

Rare Discovery: How a Gene Mutation Causes Higher Intelligence

May 10, 2022

Synapses are the contact points in the brain via which nerve cells 'talk' to each other. Disturbances in this communication lead to diseases of the nervous system, since altered synaptic proteins, for example, can impair this complex molecular mechanism. This can result in mild symptoms, but also very severe disabilities in those affected.

Genetic Mutation From Ancient Wolves 53,000 Years Ago Made Some Dog Breeds to Have Smaller Body

Jan 28, 2022

Recent genetic study suggests that some modern-day dog breeds became tiny due to a gene mutation that could be traced back from Canids 53,000 years ago, as well as the following domestication that occurred in ancient civilizations.

Boy Without Antibodies Suffer From Unidentified ‘Gene at Fault’

May 05, 2021

CHOP researchers recently discovered the genetic mutation responsible for a boy's condition, which prevents him and other patients like him from forming antibodies and B cells to combat infections.

Using RNA as a Delivery Vehicle Is the Magic Bullet to Cure Gene Mutation

Jan 12, 2020

One way to correct a cell that has undergone a mutation is by using RNA to transport proteins to cure ailing mitochondrion. This gene treatment has the promise to cure the most deadly diseases that are caused by mutations that harm it. If this cure is perfected then it will benefit everyone.

Scientists in Korea Reveals Gene Mutation in Lung Cancer is A Key Role For Resistance to Treatment

Jun 09, 2017

The scientists from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) revealed that mutation of two genes is the trigger of resistance to the treatment.

'Sleep Martian' Genetic Mutation Linked To Night Owls

Apr 10, 2017

Researchers found out that people who sleep late at night closely follow the schedule in Mars as they have the "Sleep Martian" genetic mutation.

Faulty Gene Increases Risk For Ovarian Cancer, Study Claims

Jan 22, 2016

Study found that a gene mutation carried by woman could be a possible marker for the disease.

Grandmother Wins Over BRCA-1 Cancer Gene Patent

Oct 08, 2015

The study and application of gene mutation for breast cancer continue to put a woman’s life in danger.

Gene Mutation Links To Sudden Cardiac Death -- Study

Sep 03, 2015

Medtronic announced the results of their second study identifying a gene linked to sudden cardiac death in general population.