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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an inherited disorder that is characterized by progressive muscle degeneration, leading to loss of function and premature d...
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We recently attended the GBA1 conference in Montreal, which brought together researchers, clinicians, biotech leaders, and patient advocates to discuss cutting-...
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News of a ‘CRISPR baby’ broke this week, almost seven years after the first CRISPR baby scandal unleashed a media frenzy and years of ethical debates. But this ...
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In the most recent episode of the Genetics Podcast, Patrick spoke with Helen O’Neill, a molecular geneticist who is the founder of Hertility Health and an assoc...
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In the most recent episode of The Genetics Podcast, Patrick speaks with Dr. Madhuri Hegde, SVP and Chief Scientific Officer at Revvity. Madhuri’s work has helpe...
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In a recent episode of The Genetics Podcast, Patrick Short sits down with Dr. Euan Ashley, Chair of Medicine at Stanford University, author of The Genome Odysse...
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Podcast recap: Matt Burgess on genetic counseling, ethics in rare disease, and demystifying genetics
In the most recent episode of The Genetics Podcast, Patrick sits down with fellow podcaster and genetic counselor Matt Burgess. Matt is the host of Demystifying...
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Despite the huge potential of new technologies to enable precision approaches to diagnosing, managing, and treating genetic hearing loss, significant barriers a...
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Hearing loss affects over 1.5 billion people worldwide, with nearly half of all cases linked to genetic factors. Despite this, diagnosis and treatment options h...
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For decades, treatment for congenital and genetic hearing loss has largely relied on devices such as hearing aids and cochlear implants. While these technologie...
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