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Scientists analyzed DNA from 1.4 million women and discovered 80 genetic regions linked to endometriosis, nearly doubling known risk factors for a disease affecting 190 million women worldwide. The breakthrough could lead to faster diagnosis and repurposed drugs already approved for other conditions.
Australian koalas are rewriting the rules of genetics by bouncing back from near-extinction with surprising genetic diversity. Their recovery offers hope for endangered species worldwide facing similar threats.
Researchers have identified the genetic blueprint of mania for the first time, a breakthrough that could cut years off the time it takes to diagnose bipolar disorder. The discovery reveals 71 genetic variants linked specifically to mania and opens the door to earlier detection and better treatment.
A tiny organism from an Oxford pond uses DNA in a way scientists have never seen before, reassigning two genetic "stop signs" to build proteins instead. The accidental discovery reveals nature's flexibility and hints at countless genetic surprises still waiting in the microscopic world.
A groundbreaking study shows remote genetic services more than doubled cancer survivors' access to life-saving genetic testing. Working through primary care doctors, the telehealth program identified critical hereditary cancer risks in 10% of participants.
Scientists discovered that South Africa's Cape leopards are genetically distinct from all other African leopards, having evolved separately for over 20,000 years. Despite being hunted nearly to extinction, these smaller cats are thriving with surprising genetic health.
Over 100 scientists used Google DeepMind's new AI tool to hunt for diagnoses for 29 families living with mysterious genetic conditions. The technology can decode the 98% of human DNA that doesn't make proteins, opening new hope for 350 million people with undiagnosed rare diseases.
The pioneering scientist who raced to sequence the first human genome and transformed genetics into modern medicine has died at 79, leaving behind breakthroughs that changed how we understand life itself. His work laid the foundation for countless medical advances we benefit from today.
A Stanford researcher developed a groundbreaking curriculum showing that teaching genetics accurately can fight prejudice in teenagers. Though his NSF grants were canceled, his published work is already helping teachers nationwide combat racism through science education.
Two researchers independently discovered that ALS and frontotemporal dementia can share the same genetic cause, transforming how doctors treat these devastating conditions. Their breakthrough won them a 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences.
A new nonprofit is offering completely free genetic testing for Alpha-1, a serious lung and liver disease that goes undiagnosed in over 90% of patients. The initiative removes all financial barriers and could help thousands finally get answers after years of mystery symptoms.
A new AI algorithm called EvORanker is ending the decade-long "diagnostic odyssey" for families with rare diseases, identifying the correct disease-causing gene in 70% of test cases. The tool looks across evolution to spot hidden genetic patterns that traditional medicine misses.
A groundbreaking study shows that childhood cancer survivors using telehealth for genetic counseling were nearly three times more likely to get tested than those relying on traditional care. This simple shift could save lives by catching new cancers earlier.
SallyAnn Decker survived breast cancer twice before a simple genetic test revealed ovarian cancer so early that surgery caught it before symptoms appeared. Now she's on a mission to convince her family to get tested too.
Scientists discovered that Homo erectus, once thought extinct without descendants, passed genes to people living today. Ancient tooth proteins reveal a 400,000-year-old genetic thread connecting our most distant ancestors to modern Southeast Asians.
A newly approved ALS treatment can now target specific genetic causes of the disease, offering hope to patients with Lou Gehrig's disease. The FDA fast-tracked the therapy, marking a significant breakthrough in personalized medicine for neurological conditions.
Scientists developed a simple blood test that can detect thousands of genetic conditions in developing babies without risky invasive procedures. The breakthrough could spare expectant parents from difficult decisions about amniocentesis and other tests that carry miscarriage risks.
Virginia Tech researchers discovered early brain changes in Leigh syndrome that could help doctors identify affected children months before symptoms appear. The breakthrough offers hope for earlier treatment of this devastating genetic disorder.
A breakthrough study shows that remote genetic counseling helps childhood cancer survivors detect new cancers early, potentially saving thousands of lives. Simple telehealth appointments are making lifesaving screenings three times more accessible.
Singer and actress Selena Gomez is opening up about how receiving her bipolar diagnosis brought clarity after years of misdiagnosis and confusion. Her candid conversation with husband Benny Blanco shows how understanding mental health can transform lives.
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