All articles tagged with #genetic link
A West Virginia family discovered that four sisters share a rare brain condition called Chiari malformation, which affected their development and required multiple surgeries, highlighting the potential genetic aspect of this rare disorder.
Ancient DNA analysis reveals a genetic connection between ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, providing direct evidence of interactions between these two early civilizations around 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, likely facilitated by the Nile River as a cultural and population conduit.
Scientists have discovered a genetic link between endometriosis and various digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A study analyzing data from nearly 190,000 women found that those with endometriosis were at a higher risk of developing certain gastrointestinal conditions. The researchers identified specific regions of the genome that contain key gene variants associated with both endometriosis and these GI disorders. This genetic data could potentially be used to develop new drugs or repurpose existing ones to treat both endometriosis and GI problems simultaneously. The study highlights the need for healthcare providers to investigate endometriosis in patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms.
A new study conducted by researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that smoking cigarettes more than doubles the risk of mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The study, which analyzed genetic data from over half a million people, revealed a genetic link between smoking and mental illness. The researchers suggest that smoking-related genes play a role in increasing the risk of developing mental disorders. The exact biological mechanism by which smoking causes mental illness is still unknown, but theories include nicotine inhibiting the absorption of serotonin in the brain and smoking causing inflammation that damages parts of the brain.