Tag: genetics
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What’s Causing This Cyst?
A cyst is a small pocket of tissue filled with something. Genetics, inflammation, infection or other issues may be the cause of the cyst. Most cysts are benign. The location of the cyst and the type of cyst are two of the factors that can affect whether a cyst needs treatment. If you don’t know…
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How West Virginia’s grunting Whittakers got started
There are many genes in humans that increase the risk of being diagnosed with the disease. Before this study, only 65 genes were found to be related to the condition. There were 30 genes discovered that had never been linked to a disease. Many people play a role in the brain. Once they have discovered…