Genetics & Birth Defects Archives

Muscular Dystrophy Treatment – 2020 Therapy & Medications

Written on November 27, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

DNA Methylation – How Does It Affect Gene Expression?

Written on December 3, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Family living conditions in childhood are associated with significant effects in DNA that persist well into middle age, according to new research by Canadian and British scientists.

Trailblazing study discovers novel genetic causes of rare diseases, leading to improved diagnosis and better patient care

Written on October 13, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

How digital tools can advance quality and equity in genomic medicine

Written on July 6, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Ground-breaking research uncovers genetic causes of rare diseases

Written on June 29, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

FDA Approves First Treatment for Adult Onset Still’s Disease, a Severe and Rare Disease

Written on June 17, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Yale researchers find potential treatment for Rett syndrome

Written on June 12, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

New test for rare disease identifies children who may benefit from simple supplement

Written on June 4, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Scientists find a new way to reverse symptoms of Fragile X

Written on May 25, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

New rare disease characterized by own facial features, cardiac defects and developmental delay

Written on May 19, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Tissue dynamics provide clues to human disease

Written on April 6, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Researchers develop language test for people with Fragile X syndrome

Written on March 24, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

How Gene Therapy May Hold Key to Treating Life-Threatening Cardiac Disease

Written on March 20, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

A new therapeutic target against diseases caused by lipid accumulation in cells

Written on December 2, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Scientists Identify Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Alexander Disease

Written on November 21, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Embryo’s early development revealed in a dish

Written on October 17, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Two therapies cure rare genetic disease in mice

Written on September 10, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Promising Clinical Trial Results for Drug for Rare Disease in Which Patients Can’t Eat Fat

Written on August 8, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Study sheds light on the darker parts of our genetic heritag

Written on July 22, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Researchers Uncover Pathways Leading to Heart Defects in Genetic Syndrome

Written on July 12, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Targeting Key Gene Could Help Lead to Down Syndrome Treatment

Written on May 25, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Genetic conditions lead to range of overlapping needs in children

Written on May 4, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Opitz C Syndrome: new advances to improve the genetic diagnose of an ultra-rare disease

Written on April 4, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Study Questions Value of Genetic Risk Scores

Written on March 26, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Milk or no milk? Study fills long‑time knowledge gap on babies with genetic disorder

Written on March 19, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Muenzer Presents Additional Results from Groundbreaking Genome Editing Clinical Trial

Written on February 8, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

First patient affected by a mutation in the nucleoside transporter SLC28 gene family

Written on February 5, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Genetic testing gives answers on developmental disorders during pregnancy

Written on February 1, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

UC San Diego Researchers First to Use CRISPR/Cas9 to Control Genetic Inheritance in Mice

Written on January 24, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Experimental drug improves eye gaze behavior in fragile X syndrome

Written on January 19, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Predicting the transmission of rare, genetically based diseases

Written on December 10, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

A study describes the dynamics of chromatin during organ and tissue regeneration

Written on December 4, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

Can Genetic Therapy Help Kids with Angelman Syndrome Overcome Seizures?

Written on November 20, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

Molecular site identified for targeted intervention of Fragile X syndrome

Written on November 8, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

Zika biomarkers in blood could lead to prenatal screening for birth defects

Written on November 2, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

New cell movement process key to understanding and repairing facial malformations

Written on October 22, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

Study documents paternal transmission of epigenetic memory via sperm

Written on October 18, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

Molecular guardians monitor chromosomes during cell division

Written on October 5, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

Neighbors hold key to the renewal of stem cells

Written on September 28, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff

Advances in Gene Editing and Delivery Offer Promise for People Living with Mitochondrial Diseases

Written on September 24, 2018 by Healthcanal Staff