Live Science on MSN6d
POLG diseases: Rare genetic conditions that starve cells of energy and afflicted the late Prince of Luxembourg
POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.
Man Cured Of Sickle Cell Disease In New York Thanks To New Gene Therapy
NY resident Sebastien Beauzile was treated with a pioneering new gene therapy approach called Lyfgenia, curing his sickle ...
UConn gene discovery moves closer to treating neuromuscular disease, holds promise for weight loss
The challenge of the obesity epidemic is widespread and one that even pediatricians face constantly,” a Connecticut doctor ...
Pregnancy complications may indicate genetic risk for heart disease
Coronary artery disease, a collective term for angina and heart attacks, is among the most common causes of death among women. A study published in Circulation, conducted by Tormod Rogne from Yale ...
The American Journal of Managed Care1d
Bustling Gene Therapy Pipeline for Neuromuscular Diseases Brings Thorny Questions to the Clinic
The rapid development of gene therapy options for treating neuromuscular diseases has created new therapeutic options but ...
Local doctors launch groundbreaking genetic trial to improve community health
A pioneering screening trial, recently announced at the Bethesda Lyceum, aims to transform community health by providing ...
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, Alzheimer's. What to know about the conditions.
The 94-year-old died of heart disease and complications caused by Alzheimer’s disease, according to the New Mexico medical ...
The American Journal of Managed Care1d
Shaping Gene Therapy Approaches in Neuromuscular Disease
Adeno-associated virus (AAV)–mediated gene therapy was one of the focal points of this year's Muscular Dystrophy Association conference. Here, Barry Byrne, MD, PhD, University of Florida, speaks to ...
The Truth About Alzheimer’s Disease and Genes
Here, experts explain genetics in Alzheimer’s and dementia, including if it’s hereditary, how to lower your risk, and ...
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full ...
Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus; actor died of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's: Officials
Hackman, 95, died of cardiovascular and Alzheimer's disease likely around Feb. 18, about one week after his wife died from a ...
What is PolG? The rare genetic disease that ended a young prince's life
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died from a genetic disease called PolG, but experts hope his passing could bring more awareness to the rare condition that impacted his life.