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People with hereditary angioedema, a rare genetic condition causing painful and sometimes life-threatening swelling, now have a new prevention option in the UK. The treatment could help thousands reduce attacks and reclaim their daily lives.
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Britain just removed the last hereditary seats from its House of Lords, completing a reform started 25 years ago. No one will inherit a lawmaking seat just because of their bloodline anymore.
A single-dose CRISPR treatment freed patients from a painful genetic disorder that causes life-threatening swelling attacks. The breakthrough marks the first Phase 3 success for in vivo gene editing and could launch in 2027.
A Māori woman's family tree investigation led to a breakthrough discovery about hereditary stomach cancer, offering life-saving options to families worldwide. Genetic testing now helps people catch this rare cancer before it starts.
Scientists used advanced AI to discover why Huntington's disease begins at vastly different ages in patients, finding that genetic context matters more than previously understood. The breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments for this and other hereditary diseases.
Nancy Wexler discovered her mother's illness was hereditary and she had a 50% chance of getting it. Instead of retreating, she led the groundbreaking research that found the gene responsible for Huntington's disease.
A breakthrough medication for a rare hereditary condition that causes tumors throughout the body is now affordable for hundreds of Australians. Patients who lived surgery to surgery finally have hope for their futures.
Scientists have successfully used gene editing to restore vision in a mouse model of a hereditary disease that causes blindness in young people. The breakthrough offers hope for thousands living with an incurable condition.
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.
A one-time gene-editing treatment just became the first to succeed in a major clinical trial, reducing dangerous swelling attacks by 87% for people with a rare genetic condition. The breakthrough could change what's possible for treating genetic diseases.
Nancy Wexler helped find the gene for the disease killing her family, then learned she has it too. Her new memoir turns decades of groundbreaking research and personal courage into a story of scientific progress fueled by love.
A groundbreaking gene therapy called AMT-130 has slowed Huntington's disease progression by 75% in clinical trials, offering hope to families who've waited 154 years for effective treatment. The one-time treatment could preserve patients' ability to walk, speak, and connect with loved ones for years longer.
A forgotten blood donation from 2016 led researchers to discover Dennis Massimo had Lynch syndrome and stage III colon cancer at 42. The early catch likely saved his life.
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.
After suffering from seizures and balance problems since childhood, 23-year-old Phoebe Tesoriere finally got answers when she asked ChatGPT what doctors couldn't figure out for years. The AI chatbot correctly identified her rare genetic condition in minutes, leading to proper treatment and a new path forward.
For the 12th year, Air Force veteran and cancer survivor Pat Malone will stand for 24 hours straight to raise money for cancer research. He's already raised over $100,000 and refuses to stop fighting for those who can't.
A 24-year-old woman with vanishing bone disease now walks without crutches after Israeli surgeons used 3D-printed implants to lengthen her leg by eight centimeters. The groundbreaking procedure replaced her missing hip and thigh bone, restoring mobility she never thought possible.
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. #
When Rory Goss went legally blind at 16, he had six months until final exams. Apple's accessibility features helped him graduate with straight A's and start university.
Heather Elliott was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 31 years old, decades younger than most patients. After years of fighting both the disease and for recognition, the PACT Act finally connected her cancer to her Gulf deployment.
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