Pioneering studies show promise in sequencing a baby’s genome at birth
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Genetics played a role in blood clots linked to COVID-19 shots
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"I watched fifteen hours of COVID origins arguments so you don't have to"
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Rare genetic mutation allows woman to feel no pain
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It's fair to describe schizophrenia as probably mostly genetic
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The vanishing family: They all have a 50-50 chance of inheriting a cruel genetic mutation — which means disappearing into dementia in middle age
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Women in Denmark can now take a blood test to identify genetic foetal abnormalities in early pregnancy. But it has raised ethical questions.
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Lung cancer pill cuts risk of death by half, says ‘thrilling’ study
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Forget designer babies. Here’s how CRISPR is really changing lives.
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Fifth person confirmed to be cured of HIV
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Depression has often been blamed on low levels of serotonin in the brain. That answer is insufficient, but alternatives are coming into view and changing our understanding of the disease.
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Nobody has my condition but me - Medical researchers find my genetic mutation endlessly fascinating. But being unique isn’t a plus when you’re a patient.
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In a first, doctors treat fatal genetic disease before birth
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New cancer therapy from Yibin Kang's lab holds potential to switch off major cancer types without side effects
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The first baby in history to be conceived with the help of polygenic testing
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The girl who turned to bone
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A world without pain
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Against 21st century race science: Scientists claim they can solve racial inequalities in health care through genetics. It's a wrongheaded and dangerous approach
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In a Colombian family’s dementia, a journey through race and history
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Rare protein allergy would give PKU sufferer 'brain damage'
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Younger longer - With greater longevity, the quest to avoid the infirmities of aging is more urgent than ever
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Genetics-based expectations affect your physiology
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A startup company says it will give people free genome reports if they’re willing to answer detailed questions about their health, drinking habits, and more
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