Sentences with phrase «rare gene mutation»

Certain rare gene mutations can contribute significantly to low levels of a beneficial form of cholesterol in the blood, researchers have found.

A new multi-institutional study by Japanese researchers shows a potential rare gene mutation that could act as a predictor for two neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia and autism.

As is the case in many genetically - based diseases, the single rare gene mutation that causes the problem was unknowingly spread when a normal - appearing carrier dog was used for breeding (ref)

I have always wondered if innovation required some rare gene mutation, or whether I might be missing a simple formula for unlocking the ability in any intelligent business person to innovate.

The individuals with the rare gene mutations did not appear to differ from the larger population in any other ways, including in measures of blood pressure, body mass index and rates of diabetes.

Patients who have a rare gene mutation that leaves them with a shortage of adipose tissue, the major storage place for fat, look healthy but actually have serious metabolic problems, including fatty liver disease.

By scouring the DNA of thousands of patients, researchers have discovered four rare gene mutations that not only lower the levels of triglycerides but also significantly reduce a person & rsquo; s risk of coronary heart disease