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Hidden Immune Gene Linked to Rare Neurological Movement Disorder
Scientists discovered that CD99L2, a gene previously linked only to immune function, causes rare movement disorders. Analysis of nearly 3,000…
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First In Vivo CRISPR Gene Editing Treatment Shows Promise for Rare Blood Disorder
First clinical trial of in vivo CRISPR gene editing for hereditary angioedema shows promising results. The investigational therapy targets genetic…
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