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Irish researchers hope epilepsy gene find will help sufferers

Stock photo Irish researchers hope epilepsy gene find will help sufferers Independent.ie People with epilepsy will get a greater insight into their condition following the discovery of 11 genes associated with the illness. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/irish-researchers-hope-epilepsy-gene-find-will-help-sufferers-37614721.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37614336.ece/0b399/AUTOCROP/h342/medtech.jpg Email People with epilepsy will get a greater insight into their condition following the discovery of 11 genes associated with… Read More »

Gene study unravels redheads mystery

Eight genes linked to red hair have been discovered by scientists, helping to shed light on how redheads inherit their distinctive locks. The Edinburgh University-led research has been described as the largest genetic study of hair colour to date. It had been thought red hair was controlled by a single gene, MC1R, with versions passed… Read More »

A grandpa's hope for hemophilia cure leads him to gene therapy clinical trial

At two months old, it’s too early to say if Andrew Michael will take after his grandpa in most respects. Whether he’ll have the same affinity for photography, or easy approach to life’s challenges.