Genetic disease

New cellular disease found in identical twins by researchers

Researchers have identified a new mitochondrial disease in identical twins establishing mitochondrial coupling.

 

Oct 16, 2022, 10:28 AM IST

Charlie Gard's disease: What is mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome? Latest update on his parents' appeal

Charlie Gard's parents Chris Gard and Connie Yates raised more than $1.6 million to take their son to the US for an experimental treatment. 

Jul 10, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Meet 10-year-old Sahana from Bangladesh, the first female with 'tree man syndrome'

When the growth began spreading, her father traveled to Dhaka Medical College Hospital to seek medical attention.

Feb 01, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

IVF technique that reduces genetic disease is safe, claim researchers

 Researchers have said that IVF-based technique that reduces the risk of debilitating genetic disorders from being passed from mother to children is safe.

Jun 12, 2016, 07:26 AM IST

Pope Francis blesses eyes of 5-year-old girl going blind

Pope Francis has blessed the eyes of a 5-year-old Ohio girl who suffers from a rare genetic disease that is gradually robbing her of her sight.

Apr 06, 2016, 20:30 PM IST