by Sam Sholtis, Pennsylvania State University A new machine-learning method accurately identifies regions of the human genome that have been duplicated or deleted—known as copy number variants—that are often associated with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The new method, developed by researchers at Penn State, integrates data from several algorithms that attempt to identify copy number variants from exome-sequencing data—high-throughput DNA sequencing of only the...
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Hour-long ‘life-changing’ operation that brings paralyzed limbs back to life could banish the pain of nerve damage
An hour-long operation could be ‘life-changing’ for thousands of Britons Procedure can banish crippling, constant pain by repairing or replacing nerves Consultant surgeons have warned ‘too many’ patients are left paralyzed or in agonizing pain waiting for damaged nerves to recover By CAROL DAVIS FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY A simple hour-long operation could be ‘life-changing’ for thousands of Britons left permanently disabled due to damaged nerves. The...