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Researchers discover genetic cause of neurodevelopment disorders

Drug Discovery World

Most NDDs are thought to be genetic and caused by changes to DNA, however, to date, around 60% of individuals with these conditions do not know the specific DNA change that causes their disorder. The findings, published in Nature , offer the first step in longed-for hope for the development of a treatment in the future.

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Bioinformatics Jobs: How to Succeed in This Competitive Space

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The Human Genome Project could not have succeeded without the use of bioinformatics. Since the conclusion of the project in 2003, bioinformatics tools have been used to identify genes and elucidate their function with the aim of developing gene-based strategies for disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.