The protein abnormalities that precede cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease may be accelerated in people with Down syndrome.

Genetic mutation that prevents Alzheimer’s disease

A genetic variant has been described that reduces the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70%. + read more

New gene therapy that could stop the progression of ALS and frontotemporal dementia

A one-shot genetic drug has been developed that has been shown to stop the progression of ALS and frontotemporal dementia in mice. + read more

SEN Congress: Genetics in nephrology – present and future

Genetic testing is necessary in all cases of TMA and C3 glomerulopathy. The information you provide will be key to future forecasting and decision making. + read more

MIR without clinical genetics harms doctors and patients

Despite this shortcoming, some communities, with the exception of the Community of Madrid, are establishing clinical genetics systems. Although, it is true, the Main Directorate will have to grant admission to the specialty, as stated in the spring of 2023.
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Pericarditis genetics study provides data on newly approved drug

Research has discovered sequence variants that protect against pericarditis in a genomic locus that encodes the immune cytokine interleukin-1. + read more

Positive results with a new gene editing method in a model of macular degeneration

The first study in a model of established choroidal neovascularization reported a reduction in lesion size of almost 50%. + read more