UAMS researcher joins $2 million cancer mutation study

ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — Gunnar Boysen, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Services (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Environmental Health ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Mitochondrial DNA Mutations May Help Identify Individuals at Risk of CLL

Mitochondrial DNA heteroplasmy is independently associated with an increased risk of CLL, suggesting potential as a novel biomarker for early risk identification.

This Adorable Black Cat Has a Rare Mutation, and the Internet Can't Believe It

Dobby's case stands out because of how clearly visible the difference is. Cats already rely heavily on their ears to ...

Coding for a cure: Sewickley Academy student’s research reveals key differences in genetic mutations

Being invited to present research at an international academic conference is an honor for any seasoned professional. But for ...
EurekAlert!

The cause of the genome's commonest mutation has been reassigned

OCTOBER 10, 2024, NEW YORK – A Ludwig Cancer Research study has punctured a longstanding assumption about the source of the most common type of DNA mutation seen in the genome—one that contributes to ...

Dobby, a Rare 'Completely Beautiful' Cat With 4 Ears, Needs a Forever Home

The 7-month-old black kitten has a rare genetic mutation causing a curled tail and underbite, and he’s ready for adoption after surgery ...
El Adelantado de Segovia

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 ...

Chernobyl radiation caused DNA mutations in workers’ children, study confirms decades later

Nearly four decades after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, scientists have identified subtle genetic mutation clusters in the ...
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Chernobyl children living with mutant DNA nearly 40 after nuclear disaster, study finds

After nearly 40 years, a new study has found that children of Chernobyl workers have mutations within their DNA ...