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DNA Mutations Discovered in The Children of Chernobyl Workers

The DNA damage from ionizing radiation (IR) erupting from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 is showing up in the ...
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Goodbye to the idea that radiation only affects those who receive it—a study reveals clustered mutations that can be passed on to future generations

Since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, something has concerned scientists: can exposure to radiation leave marks in someone’s DNA that are passed on to ...
El Adelantado de Segovia

Goodbye to a major uncertainty after Chernobyl—a study reveals DNA mutations in the children of workers, and the results change what had been feared for decades

In 1986, the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl released large amounts of ionizing radiation (IR) into the environment, and became one of the most serious ...

Higher frequency DNA mutations found in children of Chernobyl cleanup workers

They found an average of 2.65 clustered de novo mutations (cDNMs) per child, compared to 0.88 cDNMs in children of unexposed ...
New Atlas

Gene mutation that can lead to heart disease identified

For the first time, scientists have discovered how a gene mutation can cause heart disease in adults despite normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors. Researchers at the University of Texas ...
Healthline

What to Know About Prothrombin (Factor II) Gene Mutation

The prothrombin gene mutation increases your risk of severe blood clots. Medications, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce this risk. The prothrombin gene plays a crucial ...
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Engineers develop highly precise gene editor for safer cystic fibrosis treatments

Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania and Rice University have refined a technology for editing individual genetic "base pairs" to a new level of precision, opening the door to safer, more ...