By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new genetic test may help determine which people with breast cancer can safely skip radiation after breast-conserving surgery to remove their tumor. Individuals with invasive breast cancer who had low scores on an investigational gene panel were […]
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Recent research has shed new light on a particular gene mutation linked to a rare form of autism. Share on PinterestA new study looks at the genetic mechanism behind a rare form of autism. A new study is helping scientists better understand the link between the mutation of a gene […]
Scientists have known for some time that the APOE4 gene is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. A new study helps to explain why, by showing that the variant has an association with damage to the blood-brain barrier. APOE4 is the leading genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Almost one-quarter […]
A study has found that disabling a gene in the myeloid cells of mice prevents them from developing obesity. New research has found that inhibiting an immune cell gene in mice prevented them from developing obesity, even when they consumed a diet high in fat. The study’s findings, published in […]
Researchers combined mouse and human data to identify the gene, which may reduce cholesterol production in the liver in response to a high cholesterol diet. Share on PinterestScientists have found a gene that may explain the inherited risk of high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol has several vital functions in the human […]