Genetic Mutation News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Indian scientists find genetic clues to tackle oral cancer among women
New Delhi, Nov 30: A team of Indian scientists has discovered oral cancer-causing driver gene mutations in women patients in southern parts of the country.
Study finds genetic mutation responsible for making humans more prone to cancer
New Delhi, July 4: A team of US researchers has identified a genetic mutation that increased the risk of humans getting cancer, paving the way for new treatments for the deadly disease.
Study finds gene mutation causing iron deficiency in Crohn's disease patients
New Delhi, June 9: Researchers have found a genetic mutation that can worsen iron deficiency and anaemia in patients with Crohn's disease.
Scientists find gene mutation that links iron deficiency with Crohn's disease
New York, June 8: Biomedical scientists have discovered that a genetic mutation associated with Crohn’s disease can worsen iron deficiency and anemia — one of the most common complications experienced by patients with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.
Experimental drug shows promise of treatment for young patients with rare form of ALS
New Delhi, May 23: Treatment with an experimental drug has shown significant improvements in young patients with a rare form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) -- a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, said a team of US researchers on Friday.
Study decodes how malaria can lead to childhood cancer
New Delhi, April 25: US researchers have uncovered the role of Plasmodium falciparum -- a parasitic protozoan that causes malaria -- in the development of Burkitt lymphoma (BL), the most common childhood cancer.
Study reveals possible new cause of stomach cancer
Cambridgeshire, March 19: Scientists have carefully examined somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to uncover mutational mechanisms that can lead to cancer.