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New study provides clear picture of brain abnormalities associated with schizophrenia
What if the key to a better understanding of schizophrenia has been here all along--but researchers haven't had the resources to study it?
Now, thanks to the pooled data and insights from researchers around the world, USC researchers have the clearest picture yet of brain abnormalities associated with the serious mental illness that impacts 20 million people worldwide.
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Prenatal single cell blood test for gene defectsNow a new NIPT has been reported in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics in February 2020, which provides evidence that single cell whole DNA analysis using rarely occurring live fetal cells in the maternal circulation, based on a modified PCR technique, has high sensitivity and specificity in picking up DNA abnormalities. This enhances the chances of detecting fetal genetic anomalies.More details
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Scientists identify the risks of Alzheimer's disease depending on genetic variantsThe scientists from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium, (USA) analyzed the risks of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) depending on the particular variant in the APOE gene.More details
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Love for fish, tofu, tea and other products is genetically determined: research by Japanese scientistsResearchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan and colleagues at Osaka University have found genetic variations in humans related to specific dietary habits. The genome-wide association study found 9 gene locations associated with eating and drinking foods like meat, tofu, cheese, tea, and coffee. Among them, three were also related to having particular diseases such as cancer or diabetes.More details
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New gene correction therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophyDuchenne type muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common hereditary muscular disease among children, leaving them wheelchair-bound before the age of 12 and reducing life expectancy. Researchers have developed a gene therapy that may provide permanent relief for those suffering from DMD.More details
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Chinese scientists evaluate the effectiveness of non-invasive prenatal testing for pregnant women older than 35 years
In China, the medical guidelines recommend performing noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) with caution for pregnant women aged 35 years or older. However, the Mother and Child Health Care Law suggests that all primiparous women whose age is older than 35 years undergo prenatal diagnosis. Chinese researchers (Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University) conducted a retrospective study of 189,809 NIPT samples collected from 28 provincial-leveled administrative units in China and proved the effectiveness of the method.