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User data stolen from genetic testing giant 23andMe is now for sale on the dark web
User data from 23andMe accounts has been leaked and put up for sale on a dark web forum after what …
Lakshmi Varanasi
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Scientists may have found the reason behind asymptomatic Covid infections: Genetic variation in immune system
Variation in genes encoding proteins involved in immune responses could be behind why some people r…
PTI
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Sex and the single gene: new research shows a genetic 'master switch'
In humans and other animals, sex is usually determined by a single gene. However, there are claims …
PTI
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My dad's frontotemporal dementia left me traumatized. Genetic testing revealed I have a 99% chance of developing FTD too.
My dad's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis came at 38. Genetic tests show I'll likely develop FTD t…
Kelly Burch
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'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary likely made over 20 times his money on a startup selling genetic-testing kits for cats
Kevin O'Leary said his biggest "Shark Tank" winner in percentage terms is Basepaws, an animal-healt…
Theron Mohamed
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Researchers reveal new genetic mutation cause of childhood glaucoma
Researchers have identified new genetic mutation which may be the cause of server cases in patients…
ANI
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'Real Housewives of New York' star Jenna Lyons says her teeth, hair, and eyelashes are all fake due to a genetic disorder
The "Real Housewives of New York" star detailed her experience living with the rare condition incon…
Eve Crosbie,Kim Schewitz
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US scientists discover genetic mechanism behind some children falling extremely ill
Scientists have discovered details about the genetic predispositions of children who tended to fall…
PTI
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I'm an Ancestry exec who plans my day based on my genetics. Here's my daily routine and productivity hacks.
Ancestry CCO Brian Donnelly said he sets up his whole day to play to his genetic and behavioral str…
Robin Madell
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Scientists are studying twins to understand a type of eating disorder linked to anxiety. It could be genetic.
Researchers are studying twins to learn more about an eating disorder that largely affects people w…
Andrea Michelson
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A human embryo grown in a lab without a sperm or egg could be a revolutionary new way to test medicines that may help prevent miscarriage and genetic diseases
A fake embryo mimicked an actual embryo so well that it triggered a positive pregnancy test. Scient…
Maiya Focht
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Pros and cons of GMOs: An evidence-based comparison of genetically modified foods
GMO crops have had their DNA altered to be more resistant to pesticides and less expensive to produ…
Madeline Kennedy,Samantha Cas…
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I've got more than 100 tumors in my body. They are benign and caused by a rare genetic disorder.
Michele Holbrook has schwannomatosis. The condition, a type of neurofibromatosis, has resulted in h…
Jane Ridley
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Older fathers pass on more genetic mutations to their offspring, says a study by Rockefeller University
The male reproductive system serves as a hotspot for the emergence of new genes. Perhaps that expla…
ANI
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Chernobyl's stray dogs are 'genetically distinct' 40 years after the massive nuclear radiation leak, scientists find
Chernobyl's dogs stuck around after the nuclear disaster. Scientists are examining their genetics f…
Isobel van Hagen
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My daughter has a rare seizure-inducing condition. She wasn't diagnosed until insurance agreed to pay for genetic testing.
After trying to push aside concerns, a new mom realized she needed more testing to find the correct…
Kelly Burch
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A massive new genetic database of canine tumors reveals that dog and human cancers are more similar than previously thought and may speed up cancer treatment for both
A study shows that dogs and humans share similar cancer genes. One company is aiming to leverage th…
Maiya Focht
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My children have the same degenerative condition. I wish I had gotten genetic-carrier screening earlier to get them treated faster.
When her son wasn't walking by 18 months, the author decided to look for answers. She took a geneti…
Kelly Burch
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Genetics says mating is random, but in reality it takes shared interests to pair up, say researchers
Genetic correlation estimates typically assume that mating is random. But in the real world, partne…
ANI
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A 6-year-old has a rare disease that his mom calls Parkinson's mixed with Alzheimer's. His family hopes a scientific miracle can save his life.
Léo Vauclare was 2 when he got a diagnosis of a rare genetic disease. The life expectancy is five t…