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What causes Huntington’s disease?

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition that is inherited in an ...
The new molecules selectively reduced inflammatory signaling in human immune cells without affecting other immune pathways.
Huntington’s disease (HD) is one of those rare conditions that affects not just the patient but the entire family—medically, emotionally and genetically. This inherited brain disorder causes gradual ...
A whole lot more than just one genetic mutation determines whether and how disease develops. lvcandy/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene ...
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Ask the Expert: Genetics counseling

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk ...
Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide ...
Many genetic variants linked to inherited eye disorders rarely lead to disease, meaning up to 2% of people could carry these variants without ever developing vision problems, according to a new s tudy ...
Researchers from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have unlocked the most detailed genetic blueprint yet of a major ...