Mutation in one Parkinson's protein eases cellular traffic jams caused by another

A hallmark of Parkinson's disease is the buildup of Lewy bodies—misfolded clumps of the protein known as alpha-synuclein.
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Rare genetic mutation linked to anesthesia brain injury in patients with Venezuelan heritage

A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...

This 11-year-old has battled a rare disease for years — a breakthrough drug helped deliver relief

Actor turned rare disease advocate Luke Rosen tells how his daughter, Susannah, lives with a KIF1A-associated neurological ...
Science Daily

Scientists just mapped the mutations that power cancer growth

Researchers have created the first complete map showing how hundreds of mutations in a key cancer gene affect tumor growth.

Five mutational 'fingerprints' could help predict how visible tumors are to the immune system

Researchers from the HUN-REN Szeged Biological Research Centre and HCEMM have just published a new study suggesting that it's ...
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Not all cancer mutations are equal: Mutation strength in a single gene shapes tumor behavior

A new study published in Nature Genetics reveals that not all cancer-associated mutations in the same gene behave alike. Led ...

Chinese Scientists Identify Key Mutation In Ebola Virus, May Improve Outbreak Surveillance

Chinese researchers have unveiled a crucial mutation in the Ebola virus that significantly enhanced its infectivity during a ...
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Using Only Immunotherapy Successfully Treats Several Cancers With MMRd Mutation, Improves Quality of Life

Maureen Sideris, seated, with her sister Marion, receiving the 8th of 9 immunotherapy infusions during successful treatment for early-stage gastroesophageal junction cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering ...