Scientists Find Key to How Backbones First Evolved
A new genetic discovery explains how animals with backbones became so complex. The finding could help scientists better understand human development and disease.
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Epilepsy Research Saves 2-Year-Old's Life With Pacemaker
When two-year-old Briar Curtis's heart stopped for two minutes during a seizure, a tiny implanted monitor caught it—thanks to research that discovered a surprising link between epilepsy and deadly heart problems. Now she's thriving in preschool with energy her mom never thought possible.
Scientists Find Genetic Key to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Australian researchers have discovered a genetic fault that could unlock the first diagnostic test and approved treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, offering hope to 250,000 Australians. The breakthrough could transform life for patients who have spent decades without answers.
5 Genes Discovered Behind Gradual Blindness in 2M People
Scientists discovered five overlooked genes that cause retinitis pigmentosa, a condition causing gradual blindness in two million people worldwide. This breakthrough could finally explain why many patients never received a genetic diagnosis. #
Scientists Create Drug That Mimics Rare Crohn's Protection
Researchers have developed a potential new treatment for Crohn's disease by mimicking a rare gene variant that naturally protects some people from inflammatory bowel disease. The breakthrough demonstrates a complete path from genetic discovery to actual medicine, offering hope for 3 million Americans living with IBD.