By examining genomic variation more closely, scientists can now identify new disease connections with greater speed and accuracy. For centuries, scientists have recognized that certain illnesses can ...

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Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Vividion Therapeutics have identified chemical compounds that can precisely block the interaction between the major cancer-driving gene RAS, and a key ...

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For optimistic parents, the embryo transfer during IVF is a moment of joy and apprehension. But when implantation doesn’t occur, one is left not only with medical questions, but with a deep and aching ...

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