#genetic mutation

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laron-syndrome
Futurism
1 week ago
Health

Doctors Intrigued by Mutation That Protects People From Aging

The genetic mutation causing Laron syndrome, resulting in lower levels of the protein IGF-1, may offer significant health advantages such as decreased risk of heart issues and potentially cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

Rare type of dwarfism could hold key to longer life, scientists claim

Laron syndrome, a rare form of dwarfism, may protect against cancer and aging-related diseases, potentially offering insights for anti-aging treatments. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
OMG science

The enigma of the rare genetic mutation that protects against cancer and heart attacks

Genetic mutation in Ecuadorian families with Laron Syndrome protects from cardiovascular diseases, potential for drug discovery for aging-related diseases. [ more ]
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New York Post
4 months ago
Health

Rare mutation that halves risk of Parkinson's disease discovered

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation in a small protein that may lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease.
The mutation is primarily found in people of European descent and those who have it are half as likely to develop the disease. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Medicine

Defying fate, woman with early-onset Alzheimer's gene joins new drug trial at Park Ridge hospital

Heather Mejia carried a rare genetic mutation for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease and chose to participate in a clinical trial to study potential treatments for the disease.
Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease affects fewer than 1% of people with Alzheimer's and those with a family history have a 50% chance of inheriting the mutation.
The clinical trial at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital aims to delay the onset of symptoms for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease. [ more ]
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