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Genetically modified human embryo stirs criticism Medicine & Health / Genetics 19 hours ago \| User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 11 vote(s) \| User comments: 4 (AP) -- News that scientists have for the first time genetically altered a human embryo is drawing fire from some watchdog groups that say it's a step toward creating "designer babies."

Mutant gene causes epilepsy, intellectual disability in women Medicine & Health / Genetics 22 hours ago \| User rating: not rated yet \| No comments yet A mutated gene has been discovered as the key behind epilepsy and mental retardation specific to women, thanks to new research at Adelaide’s Women’s & Children’s Hospital and the University of Adelaide, Australia.

Gene therapy slows progression of fatal neurodegenerative disease in children Medicine & Health / Genetics 46 minutes ago \| User rating: not rated yet \| No comments yet Gene therapy to replace the faulty CLN2 gene, which causes a neurodegenerative disease that is fatal by age 8-12 years, was able to slow significantly the rate of neurologic decline in treated children, according to a paper ...