Tag: genomic research
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Are Our Genes the Key to a Longer Life? New Research Points to Genetics
Discovering the Link Between Genes and Longevity For decades, scientists, doctors, and even everyday people have wondered why some individuals seem to dodge the worst effects of aging while others face a lifetime of chronic conditions early. A wave of recent research suggests that the secret to a longer life may lie, in part, in…
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Five New Genetic Causes of Retinitis Pigmentosa Unearthed by Genomics England Researchers
New genetic insights into retinitis pigmentosa Scientists analyzing data from Genomics England’s National Genomic Research Library (NGRL) and additional sources have identified five new genetic causes of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This progressive eye disease leads to gradual vision loss as photoreceptor cells deteriorate, often beginning with night blindness and loss of peripheral vision. The discovery…