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Tag: Pediatrics / Children’s Health
Personalised treatment on horizon for rare genetic disease patients
UK researchers have identified the most serious genetic mutations responsible for a rare condition that causes blindness, opening the door for personalised treatment and tailored gene therapies.
Identification of new genetic cause of Warburg Micro syndrome
A collaborative team of researchers led by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Edinburgh has identified a gene responsible for Warburg Micro syndrome, a rare genetic disease characterized by eye, brain and endocrine ab…
Research highlighting superior numerical skills of congenitally blind people could open up new ways of teaching maths to young children
University of Hull psychologist Dr Julie Castronovo’s research with congenitally blind volunteers has revealed their enhanced skills in processing numerical information during tests. The research, published in specialist journals, shows that during num…