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genetic-mutations
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Cystic_fibrosis_manifestations.png: Maen K Abu Househ derivative work: Adert (talk) / Wikimedia (Public domain)science36 days ago
Researchers Develop Adenine Base Editing to Repair Cystic Fibrosis Mutation
A scientific report details an adenine base editing strategy that repairs the 1717-1G>A mutation linked to cystic fibrosis. The method shows efficiency in cells and organoids with minimal off-target effects. This approach targets a mutation previously difficult to treat.
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Study Links Clonal Hematopoiesis to Accelerated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Growth
A recent study found that clonal hematopoiesis, involving mutations in blood stem cells, is associated with faster expansion of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Researchers identified a mechanism where mutated cells lead to destructive immune responses in the aorta. The findings sugge…
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