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Scientists unveil the functional landscape of essential genes

Scientists unveil the functional landscape of essential genes

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A team of scientists from the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard have systematically assessed the functions of more than 5,000 essential human genes using a new imaging-based screening method. Their analysis leverages CRISPR-Cas9 to knock out gene activity and provides a unique resource for understanding and visualizing …

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Child with Rare Genetic Neuromuscular Disease Achieves Highest Level of Functional Independence Thanks to SEHA's Multidisciplinary Care

Child with Rare Genetic Neuromuscular Disease Achieves Highest Level of Functional Independence Thanks to SEHA’s Multidisciplinary Care

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the United Arab Emirates, highlights the remarkable rehabilitation of Afra Humaid Yousef Alblooshi, a young Emirati diagnosed with a rare genetic disease of spine. Afra was just three months old when she was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) …

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