Longevity gene found in supercentenarians could help combat rapid-ageing disease in children

27 December 2025

Researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating a rare and devastating genetic condition that causes children to age at an unusually rapid rate,…

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Gene Responsible for Familial Vision Loss Found

2 November 2025

A team of scientists from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has uncovered a new genetic cause of hereditary optic…

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Recent Study Provides Optimism in Combating Age-Related Vision Loss

16 October 2024

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prominent cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States. Current treatments, while available, offer limited relief and are…

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After a Quarter Century, Researchers Identify Genetic Basis of Rare Neurological Disorder

16 July 2024

In some families, Spinocerebellar Ataxia 4 (SCA4) is seen as a test of faith, while for others, it is viewed as a curse. This progressive…

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