Genetics and heredity articles
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Thousands Raised To Fund Therapy Pool For Westchester Boy Facing Genetic Disorder
A Westchester family is seeking help from their community in raising funds to build an all-season therapy pool to provide a sanctuary for their 11-year-old son, who is facing a challenging genetic disorder. The effort was started by Port Chester residents Kristin Testerman and Steven Santiago, whose 11-year-old son, Lucas, bravely faces a rare genetic disorder that has rendered him blind and has forced him to struggle with serious physical and medical challenges. Although Lucas must overcome...
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Abandoned Doberman Overcomes Genetic Condition to Find New Hope and Unconditional Love
In a compelling example of rapid response and compassion, Hope For Paws was notified about a distressing situation concerning a forsaken Doberman through an urgent communication from Tania Balah. Swift to act, rescue operative Katie McKittrick prepared for the mission with essential tools: a Lucky Leash to ensure safety and a tempting cheeseburger to win over the frightened canine. Heading to the scene, Katie was moved by the sight of the Doberman, who had been loyally waiting for an owner
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Experts call for global genetic warning system to combat the next pandemic and antimicrobial resistance
The COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. In fighting it, one of our most important weapons was genomic surveillance, based on whole genome sequencing, which collects all the genetic data of a given microorganism. This powerful technology tracked the spread and evolution of the virus, helping to guide public health responses and the development of vaccines and treatments.