Tag: Genetic Factors
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Dormant BRAF Mutation in Healthy Skin Challenges Melanoma Screening Assumptions
New Insights from University of Queensland on Melanoma Causes Melanoma research has long been guided by a central assumption: genetic mutations linked to the cancer typically appear in visible, tanning-prone skin or spots that already show abnormal changes. Groundbreaking work from researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) is turning that idea on its head.…
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Rapid Neuronal Evolution and Autism Prevalence in Humans
Introduction Recent research published in Molecular Biology and Evolution has shed light on the intriguing relationship between rapid neuronal evolution and the increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) among humans. According to studies, approximately 1 in 31 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with ASD, which raises questions about the underlying factors contributing to…