Childhood deafness: Researchers identify over 200 mutations, including previously unknown variants

Deafness, the most common sensorineural hearing loss at all stages of life, occurs either independently or as part of ...
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How Do Genetic Mutations Cause Disease?

Genetic disorders can occur due to mutations in one gene (monogenic), multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance), and mutation in one or more chromosomes. Point mutations are where one nucleotide in ...
The Scientist

Benign or Cancerous? Differentiating Mutation Types with Machine Learning

Register now to receive a custom desktop and cellphone background from The Scientist's Symposium Team! Tumors are molecular and cellular mosaics that acquire numerous mutations. Scientists seek to ...

Liquid biopsy advances could yield new tool for detecting lung cancer mutations

In Brazil, the early detection of genetic alterations in lung cancer through liquid biopsies could be a valuable tool for ...
SpaceNews

Spaceflight May Be Associated With DNA Mutations and Increased Risk of Developing Heart Disease and Cancer

Characteristics of Clonal Hematopoiesis (CH) Mutations - a) We identified somatic mutations in known clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) driver genes using peripheral blood ...
Medical News Today

Genetic mutations in pancreatic cancer are paving the way for a potential vaccine

Share on Pinterest New research shows certain KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancer may improve survival rates compared to other mutations. William Taufic/Getty Images In 2020, more than 495,000 adults ...
Everyday Health

Is Lung Cancer Hereditary?

A lung cancer diagnosis can feel frightening. And when a family member is diagnosed, you might wonder about your own risk, prompting you to ask if lung cancer is hereditary. Smoking tobacco accounts ...