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POLG diseases: Rare genetic conditions that starve cells of energy and afflicted the late Prince of LuxembourgPOLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.
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The rare genetic disorder that causes severe itchiness and liver failurePatients with PFIC develop liver failure as a result of a buildup of a digestive fluid known as bile.
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Norrie disease: The rare genetic disorder that makes people go blind and deafOnly around 500 cases of Norrie disease, a genetic condition, have been reported worldwide.
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Scientists just rewrote our understanding of epigeneticsDNA and RNA epigenetics, once thought to be separate, have now been found to work together to fine-tune gene expression.
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Massive study of 3 million people reveals genetic 'hotspots' linked to bipolar disorderA new study has greatly expanded the number of gene variants thought to be tied to bipolar disorder.
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People with this rare genetic condition can't repair damage to their DNALIG4 syndrome is an exceptionally rare disorder caused by a genetic mutation that prevents the body from repairing damaged DNA.
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IVF may raise risk of certain disorders in babies — and epigenetic 'signatures' in the placenta could explain whyResearchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.
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1st-of-its-kind database reveals how DNA mutations 'destabilize' proteins, triggering genetic diseaseA new mega-database of half a million mutations may flag new ways of treating genetic disease, scientists say.
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How do DNA tests tell if two people are related?How can DNA from a cheek swab determine if someone is closely related to you?
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