In November, actor Chris Hemsworth announced that he would be taking a leave from acting to focus on other things after discovering he has a genetic vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what to know. Source: https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20221230/chris-hemsworth-alzheimers-risk-what-to-know-apoe4-gene?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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Gene Test Might Help Some Breast Cancer Patients Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new genetic test may help determine which people with breast cancer can safely skip radiation after breast-conserving surgery to remove their tumor. Individuals with invasive breast cancer who had low scores on an investigational gene panel were just as likely to experience …
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Gene and Cell Therapies Used in Treatment
By Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD, as told to Hallie Levine It can be devastating to be diagnosed with an inherited retinal dystrophy (IRD). These rare, inherited eye diseases cause progressive vision loss, and sometimes even blindness. Here at the Cleveland Clinic, we’ve seen more patients than ever before with IRDs. Our numbers have risen from 327 …
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Amy Schumer's Son Gene Fischer Was Hospitalized for RSV: "Hardest Week of My Life"
Comedian Amy Schumer is mom to son Gene Fischer. She welcomed him in 2019 with husband Chris Fischer. Here’s everything we know about him. Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/amy-schumer-kids
New Brain Treatment Could Help Children with Rare Gene Disorder Walk and Talk
In July 2022, a gene therapy called Upstaza, became the first approved treatment for Aromatic I-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency and the first of its kind to be infused directly infused into the brain. Photo Source: Pixabay AADC is a genetic disorder of the nervous system found in children, primarily those of Asian ancestry. It …
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Gene Test Lets Some Colon Cancer Patients Safely Skip Chemo
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A blood test could save some colon cancer patients from getting unnecessary chemotherapy following surgery, while making sure that those who would benefit from the treatment get it, researchers report. The circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test looks for minute amounts of genetic material …
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Mutant Gene Stops At-Risk People From Getting Alzheimer’s
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The APOE4 gene is the most powerful genetic factor driving a person’s risk for developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. “It probably increases your risk two or threefold if you have one APOE4 copy, and if you have two APOE4 copies, it probably increases your …
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KISS’ Gene Simmons Thinks Beyoncé Would ‘Pass Out Within Half An Hour’ If She Performed In His Outfit
Getty Image KISS singer and bassist Gene Simmons better watch out because there’s about to be a Beyhive chasing him. The 72-year old Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer is about to embark on the final KISS tour ever. Dubbed End Of The Road Tour, it’ll send the heavily-costumed metal band around the world from …
Targeting Ticks and Lyme Disease With Gene Editing
Feb. 23, 2022 — We hear a lot about the scourges of mosquitoes as they spread malaria, dengue fever, Zika, and other illnesses, but they’re certainly not the only tiny vector out there spreading disease. Just ask anyone who’s dealt with Lyme disease. Ticks have long been a major source of infectious disease, but they …
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Jason Alexander Shines as Recurring Character Mr. Gene Lundy on 'Young Sheldon'
CBS’s ‘Big Bang Theory’ spinoff ‘Young Sheldon’ has had characters come and go. Here’s the scoop on recurring character Mr. Lundy (Jason Alexander). Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/mr-lundy-young-sheldon
Gang Of Youths’ Dave Le’Aupepe Dances Like Gene Kelly In The Video For ‘In The Wake Of Your Leave’
Every single song and video that Gang Of Youths have released thus far from their upcoming album, Angel In Realtime, has been a triumphant and downright cathartic statement on loss and grieving. The death of singer Dave Le’aupepe’s father is central to the songwriting themes of the new album (due out February 25th) and he …
Chris Evans Is Reportedly Reuniting With Producer Rian Johnson For A Movie About Gene Kelly
Lionsgate There are at least two Knives Out sequels en route, but none of them will (likely) feature one of the main attractions of the first: sweater king Chris Evans. But perhaps this is the next best thing: As per Deadline, the erstwhile Steve Rogers and surprise chest tattoo lord is reportedly in talks to …