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Autoimmune Diseases and DNA
Autoimmune Diseases and DNA
DNA vaccines show potential in research experiments to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes....
Cancer and DNA
Cancer and DNA
DNA damage is linked to the development of cancer, particularly in relation to two specific genes: oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes. Continued research is…...
DNA and Alzheimer's Disease
DNA and Alzheimer's Disease
DNA has been important in Alzheimer's disease because we have learned about segments of DNA that indicate an increased risk of the disease. New research should yield…...
DNA and Disease Prediction
DNA and Disease Prediction
DNA holds promise for predicting disease but testing should be done by a medical professional and consumers must be wary of fraudulent advertisements for testing....
DNA and Huntington's Disease
DNA and Huntington's Disease
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder of the central nervous system that results from excessive repetition of a specific base sequence found in a person's DNA....
DNA and Inflammatory Diseases
DNA and Inflammatory Diseases
DNA is intricately involved in inflammatory disorders such as allergies and autoimmune diseases. Though research, our improved understanding will hopefully lead to…...
DNA and Neurological Disease
DNA and Neurological Disease
Neurological disorders are devastating but research has helped us to understand how they occur in relation to DNA, which will hopefully provide us with clues to treat…...
DNA and Oxidative Damage
DNA and Oxidative Damage
Oxidative damage can harm your body's DNA, leading to ill health and disease. Your DNA repair systems, however, can help to keep damage at bay....
DNA Mutation Diseases
DNA Mutation Diseases
DNA mutations have been linked to the development of various diseases. Appropriate lifestyle factors, however, can help to reduce the chances of developing a disease....
DNA Viruses
DNA Viruses
DNA viruses are comprised of DNA and include those such as herpes viruses. The creation of synthetic DNA viruses also holds promise for a range of useful applications....
Drugs Targeting DNA Proteins
Drugs Targeting DNA Proteins
There are numerous drugs that target disease at the DNA level and one new discovery in particular that appears promising for cancer treatment....
What are DNA Mutations?
What are DNA Mutations?
DNA mutations occur for many reasons such as when repair systems deteriorate. There are different types of mutations but not all result in dangerous health consequences....
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