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Ultra rare all BLACK penguin is spotted on South Georgia Island

A rare all black king penguin was spotted on South Georgia Island, showcasing a unique color mutation.

Two young eagle-eyed brothers spot rare one-in-two-million blue lobster 'Bandit' in grocery store fish tank

Two young brothers discovered a rare blue lobster, prompting its rescue from a grocery store before sale.

Ultra rare all BLACK penguin is spotted on South Georgia Island

A rare all black king penguin was spotted on South Georgia Island, showcasing a unique color mutation.

Two young eagle-eyed brothers spot rare one-in-two-million blue lobster 'Bandit' in grocery store fish tank

Two young brothers discovered a rare blue lobster, prompting its rescue from a grocery store before sale.
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What Is Sickle Cell Disease?

Sickle cell disease is caused by a point mutation in the HBB gene that impacts hemoglobin function and structure.

'One in a million' blue-eyed mutant cicada found by family in Illinois

A blue-eyed cicada with a rare genetic mutation was found by an Illinois family and donated to Chicago's Field Museum for further study.

Why gorillas have such small penises, revealed

Male gorillas have the smallest penises of all apes, at 1.1 inches.
#laron-syndrome

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
#horse-domestication

Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago

Around 4,200 years ago, a specific lineage of horse with a genetic mutation quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating the start of human influence in spreading domesticated horses globally.

Origin of the Modern Horse Traced to a Lineage That Emerged 4,200 Years Ago

Around 4,200 years ago, a genetic mutation in horses allowed easy riding, leading to the rapid spread of domesticated horses across Eurasia.

Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago

Around 4,200 years ago, a specific lineage of horse with a genetic mutation quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating the start of human influence in spreading domesticated horses globally.

Origin of the Modern Horse Traced to a Lineage That Emerged 4,200 Years Ago

Around 4,200 years ago, a genetic mutation in horses allowed easy riding, leading to the rapid spread of domesticated horses across Eurasia.
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Week in wildlife in pictures: warthog drama, a fox at the museum and our rarest whale

A mother warthog successfully defends her piglet from a leopard in Lusaka, Zambia.

Scientists Discover Gene That Causes You to Gain More Weight From the Same Food

Genetic mutation of SMIM1 linked to weight gain and obesity, impacting thyroid function and metabolism.

The World

Latvians celebrate summer solstice, rare genetic mutation in Colombia may resist Alzheimer's, traditional foods aid new mothers, Paris combines fashion and sports for Summer Olympics.

Rare gene mutation helps people resist Alzheimer's disease

The Christchurch variant of the APOE gene found in a Colombian family delayed cognitive decline, potentially offering hope for Alzheimer's treatment.
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