UK researchers at the University of Exeter have identified an unprecedented genetic mutation present in two siblings, unseen in any other individuals. This finding opens avenues for novel treatment strategies in the realm of type 1 diabetes.The mutation occurs within the gene responsible for encoding programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) protein. A recent study elucidates...
Identifying this gene mutation should make detection of heart disease easier when no other health concerns are present. Credit: iStockA group of researchers from UTHealth Houston has pinpointed a mutation in the ACTA2 gene, which has the ability to trigger the accumulation of calcium in artery walls. This process can lead to the early...
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