NEW DELHI: Five-year-old Alishba Khan of Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh had shown considerable improvement after her treatment for the rare genetic Gaucher disorder. However, her condition has been ...
Understanding the genetic etiology behind genetic disorders is a prerequisite for implementing novel therapeutic approaches and prevention strategies to decrease their burden at both family and ...
Infections with human parvovirus B19 can be common and mild, but those with compromised immune systems can be at particular risk, according to a recent study.
For disorders that are preventable or treatable, most people agree that genetic testing makes sense. But for diseases with no preventative measures, would you want to know if you were affected?
The gene-editing technique known as CRISPR is promising to revolutionize medicine. Some researchers are trying to help make ...
While some mutations don't cause any visible effects or problems, others can impact our health and raise the risk of having a ...