#genetic-condition

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Boston.com
7 months ago
Boston Celtics

Former Celtics player and Survivor contestant Scot Pollard waits in hospital for heart transplant

Scot Pollard, former NBA player, needs a heart transplant but faces difficulty finding a donor due to his size.
Pollard has a genetic condition that has weakened his heart, likely triggered by a virus he contracted in 2021. [ more ]
Ars Technica
8 months ago
OMG science

Scientists identify first known prehistoric person with Turner syndrome

Scientists have used a computational method to identify the first prehistoric person with Turner syndrome, a genetic condition
The study also identified individuals with Jacobs syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and Down syndrome from various time periods [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Writing

A new start after 60: I lost my sight, fell in a canal - and became the writer I'd always wanted to be

Roger Cowell's loss of vision due to a genetic condition affected his independence and daily life.
Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Cowell to process his experiences and find solace.
Cowell's writing, despite his vision impairment, was surprisingly legible and encouraged by his wife. [ more ]
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