Genetic Mutation

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Puberty early can be caused by genetic mutations
Medicine - Health

Puberty early can be caused by genetic mutations

When a child enters puberty sooner than expected, doctors often cannot explain why. However, researchers have discovered a gene mutation that causes some early puberty c…

December 14, 2018
The strange pig has two snouts
Medicine - Health

The strange pig has two snouts

Due to a genetic mutation, a piglet is born with two snouts. However, this anomalous characteristics only create disadvantages for piglets when eating with the herd.

December 14, 2018
Is autism caused by genetic mutations?
Medicine - Health

Is autism caused by genetic mutations?

Cold Spring Harbor lab researchers have confirmed this hypothesis when they found that the smallest gene mutations increase the risk of autism than those thought so far.

December 14, 2018
Skin cancer is caused by genetic mutations?
Cancer

Skin cancer is caused by genetic mutations?

Scientists have discovered two gene mutations that appear simultaneously in 71% of malignant melanoma tumors of skin cancer, according to AFP. That's the discovery of Am…

December 14, 2018