Gene therapy trial restores hearing in both ears for deaf children | Science
Five children born deaf have regained hearing in both ears after taking part in an “amazing” gene therapy trial, raising hopes for further treatments. The children lost their hearing because they inherited a genetic mutation that blocks the production of a protein needed for auditory signals to travel smoothly from the ear to the brain. […]
Intellectual disability disorder may be linked to a single, ‘surprising’ gene
Scientists have identified the genetic basis of a disease that causes intellectual disability, affecting around 1 in 20,000 young people. The disorder is characterised by symptoms such as short stature, microcephaly, seizures and reduced muscle mass. It is hoped that this discovery will facilitate the development of new diagnostic methods and provide answers for affected […]
Catch up on the day’s stories: Pushing back against book bans, IRS ramps up audits, Kevin Bacon gene – CNN
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Internal Revenue Service plans to: Improving audit rates of wealthy taxpayers and big corporations. Audit rates for people with income over $10 million will increase by 50%, and the agency plans to triple the audit rate for businesses with assets over $250 million. The effort will be paid […]
Rare gene variant believed to play a role in understanding why people are left-hand dominant
What do Lady Gaga, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Paul McCartney, and Justin Bieber have in common with Ronald Reagan, Jimi Hendrix, Judy Garland, Fidel Castro, and David Bowie? All are left-handed, a trait shared by about 10% of the population. But why are some people left-handed when most people are right-handed? This is an area […]
Gene Wilder’s death after Alzheimer’s battle left Mel Brooks ‘inconsolable,’ filmmaker remembers
Mel Brooks has recalled the “sad” aftermath of his best friend, the late actor Gene Wilder, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In the new documentary “In Memory of Gene Wilder,” Brooks talks about his friendship with Wilder, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease around 2010, and describes the steps he took to help the “Willy […]
Does Xander Schauffele lack clutch gene amid Genesis Invitational flop
First of all, I believe Xander Schauffele is one of the best golfers on the planet. That’s not just based on his official World Golf Rankings, but also from watching him play throughout his professional career. But if I’m being honest with myself, I can’t help but think that maybe he’s having a hard time […]