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Timing of genetic mutation dictates childhood leukemia aggressiveness
Timing of genetic mutation dictates childhood leukemia aggressiveness

A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has uncovered why children with the same leukemia-causing gene mutation can have dramatically different outcomes: it depends on when in development the mutation first occurs. Read more

Medical News - Dec 08
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk

Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest that healthy choices, such as increasing antioxidants and limiting exposure to smoke, may reduce the risk of this disease. Read more

Medical News - Sep 13
Rare genetic mutation makes some people resistant to viral infections
Rare genetic mutation makes some people resistant to viral infections

It began quietly, tucked away in the immune systems of a few dozen people scattered across the globe. They weren't superheroes. They didn't wear capes. But they carried something extraordinary, an invisible shield against every virus nature could throw at them. No flu. No measles. No chickenpox. ... Read more

New Atlas - Aug 27