How a rare genetic variant protects some people from developing blood cancers

Blood cancer is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases that affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. Like most ...
ScienceAlert

This Rare Genetic Mutation Kills Brain Cells, And We Finally Know Why

Experiments on an ultra-rare genetic mutation that causes neurodegeneration in children have helped uncover a new mechanism by which brain cells die. A team led by scientists at the German research ...
Medical Xpress

Study finds combined gene mutations better mimic rare gut disorder in mice

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the enteric nervous system (ENS)—which controls the movement of food and waste ...
AOL

Take a closer look at this rare mutation that makes swimming impossible

In our earliest science lessons, we learned that anything denser than water sinks. The denser something is, the more easily it sinks. This is seen in people who are more muscular, because muscle is ...
Interesting Engineering

Major rare earth deposit under Utah desert could fuel AI, weapons and EV batteries in US

From daily news and career tips to monthly insights on AI, sustainability, software, and more—pick what matters and get it in your inbox. Explore The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World with ...
Fox News

Sperm donor with hidden cancer gene fathers nearly 200 kids, families blindsided

A sperm donor whose samples helped conceive nearly 200 children across Europe unknowingly carried a cancer-causing genetic mutation — a hidden risk now tied to multiple childhood illnesses and early ...
Ars Technica

Sperm donor with rare cancer mutation fathered nearly 200 children in Europe

A single sperm donor who carries a rare cancer-causing genetic mutation has fathered at least 197 children across 14 countries in Europe, according to a collaborative investigation by 14 European news ...
STAT

Sperm donor with rare cancer-causing mutation fathers nearly 200 children across Europe

Andrew Joseph covers health, medicine, and the biopharma industry in Europe. You can reach Andrew on Signal at drewqjoseph.71. LONDON — A sperm donor who unknowingly carried a gene variant that can ...
Ars Technica

Sperm donor with rare cancer mutation fathered nearly 200 children in Europe

That's so terrible, I feel awful for the children and families involved. Do they contact the families in question here? I mean I'd want to know for sure. And have they banned this guy from donating ...
Fast Company

Turning the tide on China’s dominance of the rare earth market is possible. Here’s what it would take

Rare earth minerals are so ubiquitous and critical to much of today’s technology, that tonight’s dinner might not have made it to the table without them. And according to USA Rare Earth CEO Barbara ...
Crude Oil Prices

Landmark Deal Gives North America Its First Heavy Rare Earth Refinery

REAlloys, which is in the process of merging with Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX), has moved to the front of the rare earth sector with a new agreement that gives it control over the lion’s share ...