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Concept of gene editing. Here we see a gloved hand with tweezers pinching out a part of a DNA double helix.

Gene therapy: What is it and how does it work?

By Dr. David Warmflash published

Gene therapies treat or prevent disease by tweaking the content or expression of cells' DNA.

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A portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven by Karl Joseph Stieler

Beethoven's DNA sheds light on the mystery of his death

By Ben Turner published

Five locks taken from Ludwig van Beethoven's head have revealed that he may likely have died from liver disease, not lead poisoning as was previously thought.

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illustration of dna – pink and blue DNA strands in a helix shape

What is DNA?

By Rachael Rettner last updated

DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live and reproduce.

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woman lying in bed in a dark room, holding a hand to her head as if in pain

Migraines and blood sugar issues share common genetic risk factors

By Laurel Hamers published

A large genomic analysis suggests migraines and blood sugar-related conditions have a shared genetic basis.

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The Gravettian populations were widespread around Europe about 32,000-24,000 years ago. Although these prehistoric human groups differed in terms of genetics, they did share similar cultural traits. On the left we see a depiction of the west Gravettian population that survived during the Last Glacial Maximum while sadly the eastern and south Gravettian populations disappeared.

Unknown lineage of ice age Europeans discovered in genetic study

By Charles Q. Choi published

The largest study yet to look at the genetics of ice age hunter-gatherers in Europe has uncovered a previously unknown lineage dubbed the Fournol.

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illustration of a DNA molecule, depicted in pink

1st UK child to receive gene therapy for fatal genetic disorder is now 'happy and healthy'

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A baby with a rare inherited disorder became the first child in the U.K. to receive a new gene therapy for the condition.

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DNA molecular structure with sequencing data of human genome analysis on black background

Dozens of genes linked to thyroid disease risk in largest study of its kind

By Carissa Wong published

112 genes were linked to thyroid conditions in a large genomic study.

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A group of friends smiling at the camera

What's the difference between race and ethnicity?

By Emma Bryce last updated

Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.

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illustration of a dna double helix against a blue background

More than 150 'made-from-scratch' genes are in the human genome. 2 are totally unique to us.

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scientists pinpointed several "made-from-scratch" genes that humans developed after splitting off from chimps.

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photo shows the gloved hands of a nurse wrapping a child's foot in gauze and bandages; the child's exposed ankle has patches of discoloration and skin wounds

'Butterfly disease' makes the skin incredibly fragile, but a new gene therapy helps it heal

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A gene-therapy gel designed to treat the rare genetic condition "butterfly disease" showed success in a late-stage trial.

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