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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 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.
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.