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    Genetic variant

    Genetic variants define a gene that has encountered a permanent change in its DNA sequence. Some, but not all, genetic variants result in a disease. Genetic variants can be inherited or can develop overtime.

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      APR 26, 2019
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      APR 19, 2019
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      MAR 26, 2019
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      MAR 22, 2019
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      MAR 05, 2019
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      FEB 26, 2019
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      FEB 18, 2019
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      FEB 16, 2019
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      DEC 29, 2018
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      DEC 17, 2018
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      DEC 15, 2018
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      Neanderthal Genes Provide Insight Into Human Brain Evolution
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      DEC 12, 2018
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      Keeping Stem Cells in a State of Unlimited Potential
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      NOV 24, 2018
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    MAY 06, 2019
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    How a Human Starch Gene and a Gut Bacterium are Connected
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    MAY 04, 2019
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    Mental Reward Tops Taste When it Comes to Beverage Choice
    Why do some people need a bitter coffee, some crave a sweet soda, and others prefer to guzzle a beer after work?
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
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    APR 26, 2019
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    Is There Really a Difference Between Indica and Sativa?
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    APR 21, 2019
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    Increase in the Prevalence of Fabellae Over 150 Years
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    Written By: Dena Aruta
    2
    APR 19, 2019
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    Rare Type of Genetic Mutation to Blame for Inherited Metabolic Disorder
    Rare Type of Genetic Mutation to Blame for Inherited Metabolic Disorder
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  • MAR 26, 2019
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    Using Gene Networks to Get Closer to Personalized Medicine
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    MAR 22, 2019
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    How Small Changes in DNA Can Impact Our Health
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    2
    MAR 14, 2019
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    Understanding Why Birth Control Can Fail
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    1
    MAR 05, 2019
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    Common Fungus Might Exacerbate Bowel Disease in Some People
    Common Fungus Might Exacerbate Bowel Disease in Some People
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    FEB 26, 2019
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    A Preference for Menthol is in the Genes
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    1
    FEB 16, 2019
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    Genetic Diversity is Helping Frogs Withstand an Epidemic
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    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    FEB 12, 2019
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    Why Does My Throat Hurt Again
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    JAN 23, 2019
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    New Discoveries Bring Us Closer To Eliminating Heart Attacks
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    JAN 21, 2019
    Cell & Molecular Biology
    Linking the Brain's Memory and Hunger Control Center
    Linking the Brain's Memory and Hunger Control Center
    Researchers were surprised to establish as a connection between two seemingly discreet parts of the brain.
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
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  • JAN 17, 2019
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    Researchers Link Genetic Variants to Schizophrenia
    Researchers Link Genetic Variants to Schizophrenia
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    2 1
    JAN 09, 2019
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    What We Don't Know Won't Hurt Us, Right?
    A review in Frontiers in Pediatrics describes a common food additive that could both create and trigger autoimmune attac ...
    Written By: Nicholas Breehl
    1
    JAN 06, 2019
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    Exploring the Impact of Extensive Newborn Screening
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    JAN 03, 2019
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    DEC 29, 2018
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    Kidney Disease Risk Variant Found in New Populations
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  • DEC 17, 2018
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    A Migraine Associated Specific Mutation Increases Neuronal Excitability
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    Written By: Aswini Kanneganti
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    DEC 15, 2018
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    Neanderthal Genes Provide Insight Into Human Brain Evolution
    Neanderthal Genes Provide Insight Into Human Brain Evolution
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    DEC 12, 2018
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    Keeping Stem Cells in a State of Unlimited Potential
    Keeping Stem Cells in a State of Unlimited Potential
    Researchers have discovered a molecule that can put the brakes on the development of embryonic stem cells.
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    NOV 24, 2018
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    Alzheimer's Researchers Detect Genetic Recombination in the Brain
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