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Study reveals the shared genetic basis for endometriosis and other pain conditions

Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Mar 13 2023 University of Queensland researchers have contributed to the largest ever genetic study of endometriosis, finding new data about the variants that increase risk of the disease. The study found genetic risk factors for endometriosis are also associated with other chronic pain types such as migraine, back pain and multi-site...

New insights into the genetic basis of leukemia
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New insights into the genetic basis of leukemia

by Kiel University In AML, an early precursor of the so-called myeloid cells degenerates; these so-called blasts (in purple, 63x magnification) subsequently multiply uncontrollably. Credit: Dr. med. Lars Fransecky, UKSH Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a malignant disease of the hematopoietic system that originates from immature precursors of red blood cells, platelets and part of...