Sweeteners and Genetics Linked to Early Puberty Risk
TOPLINE: Sweetener intake, including aspartame and sucralose, was associated with an increased risk for early puberty in children,…
New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich’s ataxia is diagnosed
A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in…
The Ethical Minefield of Genetic Testing for All
Dr Arya Anthony Kamyab Imagine being able to screen an embryo’s DNA and predict the likelihood of developing…
MHRA Approves UK’s First Nasal Spray for Anaphylaxis
An adrenaline nasal spray for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare…
FDA Approves First Treatment for MAS in Still Disease
The FDA has approved the interferon gamma-blocking antibody emapalumab-lzsg (Gamifant) for the treatment of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)…
Docs Urged to Use Genome Tests to Diagnose Kids Early
Clinicians should prioritize genetic testing for young children who show signs of intellectual disability (ID) or developmental delays,…
New lab method accelerates diagnosis of genetic disorders of the immune system
A new laboratory method developed by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons may now…
We Are Seeing More Autism, and It’s Mostly Genetic
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a…
UK Valproate Restrictions in Men Justified? New Data
A large Danish cohort study showed no significant increase in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) among children fathered by men…
Dog Exposure Affects Genetic Risk in Eczema, Study Finds
TOPLINE: Children with a genetic variant linked to atopic eczema (rs10214237) appeared less likely to develop the condition…