The DNA damage from ionizing radiation (IR) erupting from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 is showing up in the ...

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An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, ...

For many facing a cancer diagnosis, the "why" can be the most elusive piece of the puzzle. When Lauren Yerkes was diagnosed ...

Being invited to present research at an international academic conference is an honor for any seasoned professional. But for ...

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations increase the risk of hereditary breast cancer. Here's what you should know about the causes, ...

There are about 80,000 new cases of bladder cancer every year in the US alone. About one-third of cases are diagnosed at late stages when the disease is hard to treat. Scientists have now learned more ...

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Researchers have found that a new base-editing gene therapy can help treat a rare neurodevelopmental disorder called Snijders ...

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The prothrombin gene mutation increases your risk of severe blood clots. Medications, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce this risk. The prothrombin gene plays a crucial ...