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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

EastEnders' Kara Tointon shares major health update after double mastectomy

Kara Tointon provides an update on her health following a double mastectomy and the removal of her fallopian tubes after learning she was a carrier of the BRCA1 gene.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

"Business Gene 2026": anniversary awards, new nomination, and the first conference in the region

The 'Business Gene 2026' initiative introduces new awards and a conference in the region aimed at celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation outside major Lithuanian cities.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Hopes for new ulcerative colitis treatments after gene mutation identified

Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation linked to ulcerative colitis in a Brisbane family, raising hopes for new treatments.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Cell monitoring apparatus worth nearly 1 million euros installed at VU Life Sciences Center

A new cell monitoring equipment valued at 950,000 euros has been installed at Vilnius University Life Sciences Center to aid in medical research.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A year ago, the grave of a Hollywood legend found dead at home is shrouded in mystery: a surprising detail has emerged

A year after actor Gene Hackman's death, new revelations highlight a lack of memorialization and a legal dispute over his estate, notably with no provisions for his estranged children.

Mar 14 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

KISS singer Gene Simmons' harsh message: celebrities, keep your mouths shut about politics!

Gene Simmons criticizes celebrities for expressing political opinions, specifically targeting actor Mark Ruffalo in his comments.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

KISS icon Gene Simmons tells celebrities Mark Ruffalo, Ben Stiller to 'shut the f--- up' about politics

Gene Simmons criticized celebrities Mark Ruffalo and Ben Stiller for expressing political opinions, suggesting they should focus on their art instead.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Gene Hackman and his wife received a modest grave site โ€“ the estate is worth tens of millions

Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were buried in a simple grave marked only by a shell, following their deaths in February 2025, with their estate valued in the tens of millions.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Conservation: Are Koalas Escaping Genetic Degradation?

New gene research indicates that koalas in Australia may be recovering from genetic degradation more than previously thought.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's lonely resting place as family battle over his fortune

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa's resting place remains unmarked a year after their deaths, amidst ongoing family disputes over his estate.

Mar 9 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Skin as delicate as a butterfly wing: six-month-old Emma needs an additional 142,000 euros for ongoing treatment

Six-month-old Emma, suffering from a severe genetic skin condition, requires an additional 142,000 euros for her ongoing treatment, which includes a new gene therapy that can significantly help her condition.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I died for an hour and saw my grandpa - but it wasn't really him'

Gene Long shares his near-death experience after being disconnected from life support, describing a vivid encounter with light and questioning the reality of his experiences.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO โŸฉ Sebastian's father returns from gene therapy in Dubai: son's health is good

Sebastian, a 10-year-old boy, has returned to Estonia after four months of gene therapy in Dubai, with his father reporting that his health is good.

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Why preventing the onset of tumors should be the next advance against cancer? Understand

Scientists are advocating for a revolutionary approach in cancer treatment, focusing on the early detection and prevention of tumors decades before they form, termed 'cancer interception.'

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Winnipeg police reforms going in โ€˜right directionโ€™ amid corruption woes: chief

The Winnipeg police chief claims that reforms are progressing positively in light of recent corruption scandals involving ticket fixing, drug dealing, and bribery.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Boy, two, diagnosed with condition so rare it's never been seen before

Two-year-old Oli-Jay Morris is critically ill due to a unique gene mutation that has led to a rare mitochondrial disease, but new treatment options have emerged to improve his health.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

A 'shield' gene has been found in the global pandemic affecting bananas

Researchers discovered a previously unknown gene in a wild banana that may help save the popular fruit from Fusarium wilt, a destructive global disease affecting Cavendish bananas.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Three sisters and a dilemma: what to do when you inherit a genetic mutation that can cause cancer

Three sisters face a life-changing decision after discovering they carry a mutated version of the BRCA1 gene, with options for intensive monitoring or preventive surgeries.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

DNA molecules existed long before life itself

New research suggests that DNA begins organizing itself in embryos prior to gene activation, revealing a previously hidden architectural structure crucial for development and health.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Hidden Gene: A New Discovery That May Prevent the Extinction of Bananas

A new genetic discovery could help prevent the extinction of the globally dominant Cavendish banana variety, which is threatened by a disease called Fusarium wilt.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

PHOTOS: Mother traveling with son Sebastian for treatment in Dubai: we tried to spend the night in the bathroom, had to stay away from doors and windows

The article discusses the challenges faced by a mother and her son who is undergoing gene therapy in Dubai, emphasizing their precarious living situation and the daily hospital visits they make for treatment.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Possible 'selfish gene' may have led to a family having twice as many men for over 200 years in the USA

Researchers suggest a potential 'selfish gene' may explain a family in the USA having twice as many male descendants as female over 200 years.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gene influences parents to be affectionate or violent, study shows

A study by Princeton University scientists reveals that a gene related to skin pigmentation is linked to parental behavior in mice, influencing whether they are nurturing or aggressive.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

A tomato variety with popcorn aroma has been created

Chinese scientists have developed a new tomato variety that has a popcorn-like aroma using gene editing technology to address the loss of flavor during the transport and storage of vegetables and fruits.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Cutting-edge Chinese gene-editing technique raises prospect of new autism treatments

A new Chinese gene-editing technique shows promise in treating autism-related conditions, as research on mice indicates significant improvements in cognitive and behavioral functions following gene-editing treatments.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil experiences paradox between advances in therapies for rare diseases and access barriers

Brazil is facing a paradox where advancements in precision medicine and gene therapies provide new treatment options for rare diseases, but access barriers remain.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜Like a spelling mistakeโ€™: B.C. teenโ€™s DNA โ€˜correctedโ€™ to cure rare disease

A B.C. teenager, Ty Sperle, was successfully cured of chronic granulomatous disease through a groundbreaking medical procedure involving genetic correction.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Is a breakthrough in Parkinson's treatment within reach?

Estonian scientists are developing small molecules that mimic the effects of GDNF in the brain, aiming to advance Parkinson's disease treatment.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gene that may explain affectionate or aggressive parents identified by scientists

Scientists from Princeton University have identified a gene that helps explain parental behavior in mice, linking it to the ability for affection or aggression.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What happened to Gene Hackman, his wife, and his dog? Here's what we know about his mysterious death

Gene Hackman, along with his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog, was reported dead under mysterious circumstances in their New Mexico home.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fiocruz starts studies with therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy; costs may reach 25% of current value

Fiocruz has initiated its first clinical study for a gene therapy aimed at treating severe Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in Brazil, potentially reducing treatment costs significantly.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

B.C. man cured of rare disease in world-first for new gene-editing technology

A British Columbia man has become the first person cured of a rare genetic disease through a groundbreaking gene-editing treatment known as prime editing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

EXCITING NEWS โŸฉ Gene scissors open new doors in the breeding of food plants

Gene editing techniques are being explored to improve food plant breeding, offering quicker and more efficient ways to develop high-yield and disease-resistant crops.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Breakthrough Sickle Cell Gene Therapy a Distant Hope in Africa

A new gene therapy for sickle cell disease, successful in Western nations, remains unaffordable for most patients in Africa as Uganda begins nationwide newborn screening for the disorder.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Life & Tech

Caring Father or Brutal Abuser? Researchers Discovered a Genetic 'Switch'

Researchers found that the Agouti gene in the brains of African striped mice plays a crucial role in whether a father cares for his young or begins to attack them.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Researchers have identified a gene that reduces the urge to smoke

Researchers have discovered a gene linked to lower nicotine dependence and reduced tobacco consumption.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Agricultural Experiments: New Crops in the Field Thanks to Gene Editing?

The article discusses the potential for new crops developed through modern genetic modification techniques to be cultivated in the European Union, and the mixed reactions these developments spark.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

Chinese scientists engineer gene-edited tomato with popcorn aroma

Chinese scientists have developed a gene-edited tomato that emits a buttered popcorn aroma by silencing specific genes using the CRISPR/Cas9 technique.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One year after his death: Gene Hackman's house in New Mexico was sold

Gene Hackman's house in New Mexico, where he and his wife were found dead, has been sold for $6.25 million less than a year after the tragedy.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Gene Hackman death: Fire chief recalls shocking first call, โ€˜I thought I had a little more time than 48 hoursโ€™

The former Santa Fe Fire Chief reflects on the intense media scrutiny following the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Mystery of Gene Hackman's ยฃ62m fortune and rat-infested mansion year on from deaths

A year after the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawana, questions persist regarding their estate and living conditions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jan Boล„cza-Szabล‚owski: Smile and a Positive Attitude are Probably the Most Important Traits of 'Dykiel's Gene'

This article reflects on the life and contributions of the late actress Boลผena Dykiel, emphasizing her love for theater and exceptional organizational talent.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

TVNET INSPIRATIONAL LECTURES โŸฉ What is the "entrepreneur gene" and where to seek support for business?

A recent inspirational lecture at the Turฤซba Business School in Latvia discussed the concept of the "entrepreneur gene" and provided insights on finding business support.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I arrived at Gene Hackman's rat-infested home and eerie details surprised me'

Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased at their Santa Fe home, surrounded by mysterious circumstances.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One year after his death: Gene Hackman's inheritance remains without judicial definition

One year after the death of Gene Hackman, the $80 million estate of the legendary actor is still embroiled in legal disputes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Where Gene Hackman's dogs are now a year on from watching owners die in squalor

The article reflects on the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife and the situation of their dogs left behind.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Gene Hackman's home infested with rats carrying deadly virus

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home, which had a serious hantavirus infestation.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy's frantic Google searches in final hours before deaths

Bodycam footage reveals the tragic final hours of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who both faced life-threatening health issues before their deaths.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Gene Hackman's rat-infested home that became 'breeding ground' for deadly virus

Gene Hackman and his wife died in their rat-infested home, linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Gene Hackman's wife's desperate final hours - frantic Google search and tragic love note

The article discusses the tragic last moments of Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, who died from hantavirus while her husband passed away a week later.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:14 UTC

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