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The most exotic albino species
Animal world

The most exotic albino species

Not all white animals are albino, but albino is a genetic defect. Here are the most exotic white animals, but not all of them are albino.

December 16, 2018
Check 3,500 genetic errors of children before birth
Medicine - Health

Check 3,500 genetic errors of children before birth

With current methods, doctors can only detect a number of gene defects on a large scale including Down syndrome, cystic disease and muscular dystrophy. These genetic err…

December 14, 2018
Genetic defect makes brain size small
Medicine - Health

Genetic defect makes brain size small

Small head syndrome, an congenital disorder that leads to abnormal small brain size, has been identified by the WDR62 gene defect.

December 14, 2018
New device detects genetic defects in the fetus
Medicine - Health

New device detects genetic defects in the fetus

UK scientists have successfully built a new device that monitors the fetus, potentially detecting nearly all genetic defects in the fetus, helping many couples have the…

December 14, 2018