* US and BB contributed equally to this work. 1 * US and BB contributed equally to this work. In recent years, “old” paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) has achieved new advances in terms of the ...

SINGAPORE – A local study has shown that a naturally occurring molecule, which is commonly studied for its anti-ageing effects, could improve communication between brain cells and restore key ...

To diagnose hereditary angioedema (HAE), doctors will run a series of blood tests as well as genetic testing if needed. Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic condition that causes episodes of ...

Diagnosing lupus can be a long process. Symptoms are often different for different people, they may come and go or change over time, and they often overlap with those of other diseases. No single lab ...

Louise Gray knew something was wrong when her five-month-old son failed to meet the same early milestones as his older sister. Acting quickly, she took him to the GP, which led to an MRI and a series ...

The new facility will allow USask to offer a new high-throughput genome sequencing service for western Canadian beef cattle producers and researchers. “Picture being able to go into a sales ring and ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

A new test suggests that, with a bit of your DNA, it can help identify whether you have a genetic susceptibility to opioid use disorder. Aided by an influx of fentanyl and other substances, the number ...

SINGAPORE – Almost three million people here have Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) that pay for private care at hospitals. Yet more than half opt for subsidised care when they are hospitalised. The ...

In clinics today, fertility patients using in vitro fertilization (IVF) are routinely advised to pay for an expensive supplemental test called preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), ...

A group of Thai traditional dancers at a Songkran festival in Bangkok, April 2019. Photo: PEAK99/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 In a new study, researchers from the Czech Republic have tried to pin down ...