Tag: genetic research
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UChicago Scientists Link CPD Gene Mutation to Deafness and Point to Treatments
New discovery ties CPD gene mutations to a rare form of congenital deafness A collaborative international team of researchers has uncovered a gene mutation in CPD that plays a pivotal role in a rare form of congenital hearing loss. The study, led by scientists from the University of Chicago and the University of Miami, with…
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Naked Mole Rats Hint at a DNA Repair Blueprint for Longer Life
Introduction: A surprising secret of the long-lived rodent Among the animal kingdom’s quirkiest residents, naked mole rats stand out: hairless, nearly sausage-shaped subterranean creatures with sharp front teeth. More than just oddball characters in a wildlife documentary, they are the subject of a scientific breakthrough about aging. A study published in Science highlights a genetic…
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Understanding Chromosome Crossovers: Key to Female Fertility
Introduction to Chromosome Crossovers When a woman becomes pregnant, the success of that pregnancy is influenced by a complex interplay of biological processes. One crucial element happens long before the new life even begins: the development of quality egg cells while she is still in her mother’s womb. Central to this process are chromosome crossovers,…
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Genetic Syndrome Breakthrough: Researchers Show Fix Is Possible
Understanding Genetic Syndromes Genetic syndromes stem from abnormalities in our DNA, often resulting from mutations within our chromosomes. Humans possess 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46. These chromosomes contain genes that dictate various traits and functions in our bodies. Typically, our reproductive cells – sperm and egg – carry only one copy of each chromosome.…