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August 1, 2018     Genetics     The latest Genetics news from News Medical

Major genome science study offers insights into cardiac electrical diseases   New knowledge about biological processes related to the heart's electrical activity has been gained through a major genome science study. The research had the largest sample size ever of a project of this type.

Genetic factors may play a role in progression of liver injury in Caucasians with hepatitis B infection   A new study has shown that genetic variation may increase the risk of severe liver damage in Caucasians with chronic hepatitis B infection.         Researchers study whole genome sequences of human induced pluripotent stem cells   The therapeutic potential of human induced pluripotent stem cells, which are capable of becoming almost any type of cell in the human body, is well-recognized and broadly pursued, but their mutational burden has not been fully characterized yet.

Scientists discover gene that predicts arthritis severity   Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered a new gene that is associated with disease severity in rheumatoid arthritis. It is hoped that the finding will lead to new treatments and new ways of assessing the prognosis of patients with the condition.       Most Americans are skeptical about gene editing   A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that nearly half of the surveyed Americans believe that in the coming 50 years, nearly all genetic birth defects could be eliminated due to advances in gene editing.       Study shares public views of using gene editing to change unborn baby’s genetic makeup   A majority of Americans support the idea of using gene editing with the goal of delivering direct health benefits for babies. At the same time, a majority also considers the use of gene editing to boost a baby's intelligence as something that takes technology "too far," according to a new study released today by Pew Research Center.       Researchers identify gene from Ebola virus in Myotis bats   A gene from the deadly Ebola virus that allows the virus to escape from the human immune system has been identified in the genome of a group of bats that is found worldwide, including North America.

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