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gene

[jeen] / dʒin /


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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

Scientists at the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute have identified more than 100 gene variants associated with schizophrenia through genome-wide association studies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Researchers believe that repeated formation of DNA loops may reinforce these identity-defining gene patterns, repeatedly connecting important regions and strengthening their activity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The ad sought people who would travel to the Caribbean to pay for a gene therapy known as FST-344.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

You couldn’t live or work at the Academy unless you had the Glitch gene.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin