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'Fossil viruses' embedded in the human genome linked to psychiatric disordersCertain stretches of ancient viral DNA in the human genome may increase the chances of developing three neuropsychiatric disorders.
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New genetic cause of intellectual disability potentially uncovered in 'junk DNA'Mutations in "junk DNA" could be responsible for rare genetic cases of intellectual disability, new research hints.
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The same genetic mutations behind gorillas' small penises may hinder fertility in menScientists have used the gorilla genome to probe for previously unknown genes that may contribute to infertility in men.
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Deaf baby can hear after 'mind-blowing' gene therapy treatmentSeven months after her treatment, the baby girl can now respond to her parents' voices without the aid of a cochlear implant.
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CRISPR can treat common form of inherited blindness, early data hintIn a small trial, some people with inherited vision loss experienced improvements in their sight after being treated with CRISPR.
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PTSD tied to 95 'risk hotspots' in the genomeIn a group effort, scientists from all over the world came together to create a detailed map of the genetic causes behind PTSD.
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'You probably didn't inherit any DNA from Charlemagne': What it means when your DNA 'matches' a historic person'sA genetic match to an ancient person doesn't mean you're more related genealogically.
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Scientists just discovered a new way cells control their genes — it's called 'backtracking'Scientists have discovered that, when a DNA-reading enzyme moves backwards along a gene, it may do so to help control when the gene is turned on.
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4 genes' activity could be key to faster appendicitis diagnosisAn analysis of children's gene activity suggests that more severe forms of appendicitis can be distinguished from milder cases based on the activity of four genes.
