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More than 275 million never-before-seen gene variants uncovered in US population
The newly uncovered gene variants were identified as part of an analysis of the DNA of more than 400,000 people in the U.S. who agreed to participate in the All of Us Research Program.
CRISPR 'will provide cures for genetic diseases that were incurable before,' says renowned biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys
Live Science spoke with biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys, whose work helped establish CRISPR as a gene-editing system.
Gene mutation helps Andean highlanders thrive at altitude, and 'living fossil' fish live deep underwater
Researchers discovered an example of convergent evolution in the Peruvian and Tibetan highlander communities.
Gene therapies restore hearing in several kids with inherited deafness
Two new gene therapies show promise in treating otoferlin-related deafness, an inherited condition.
What determines a person's height?
At birth, height can be predicted to within an inch or two.
Unique gene variants tied to glaucoma found in Black patients
People of African ancestry have the highest rates of the most common form of glaucoma, so scientists are studying whether unique gene variants are tied to their risk.
The world's 1st CRISPR therapy has been approved. Here's everything you need to know
Drug regulators have approved a CRISPR therapy called Casgevy to treat inherited blood disorders. But what is it and how does it work?
Europeans' ancient ancestors passed down genes tied to multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's risk
New research suggests that the risk of Europeans developing diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's stems from ancient human migrations.
