gene

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Researchers at MIT have identified a gene mutation that may play a key role in this problem.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The mutation occurs in a gene called grin2a, which had previously been flagged in large genetic studies of schizophrenia.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

All had a genetic form of deafness linked to mutations in a gene called OTOF.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s enough that any attempts to boost follistatin production by athletes are considered gene doping by organizations like the World Anti-Doping Agency.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

But no one had seen a gene in action or knew its material essence.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee