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Unlocking the Genetics of Seizures
Seizures are frequently rooted in a genetic factor, but many of the corresponding disorders are ultra-rare. A new study reports ADARB1 mutations in two families in which patients suffer from a severe […]
A Novel Disorder of Nerve Cell Communication
Proper development and function of nerve cells relies on communication by so-called neurotransmitters. Mutations in the GAD1 gene, which is involved in neurotransmitter synthesis, have now been found […]
Epidemiology of a Rare Protein Aggregation Disorder
Some genetic disorders are caused by an accumulation of the mutated protein, with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR) being a prime example. Therapeutic strategies that target these toxic aggregates […]
CENTOGENE’s Blueprint for Widespread COVID-19 Testing
Widespread preventative testing for SARS-CoV-2 is essential in preventing a further outbreak of COVID-19 and supporting a return to the new normal. CENTOGENE responded to this need – developing an […]
Successful Monitoring of Gaucher Disease
Biomarkers are key tools in establishing a diagnosis and monitoring rare disorders. The lipid metabolite Lyso-Gb1 has long been known as an excellent diagnostic biomarker. In a recent study, which […]
Testing of Novel Treatment Options for Niemann-Pick Disease
The search for causative treatments continues to be a leading challenge in rare disease research. Using varying models, researchers recently investigated the potential effects of a novel candidate […]
Revealing Genetic Causes of Parkinson’s Disease
Certain variants in LRRK2 have been associated with Parkinson’s disease. While much is known about this association for some variants, knowledge is still sparse for others. In the frame of a […]
A New Phenotype for a Known Neurological Disorder
Hereditary disorders of the nervous system may present with a wide spectrum of symptoms. Bi-allelic mutations in GBA2, classically associated with abnormal gait, have recently been found to also […]
Novel Causes for Heart Malformations
An ever-increasing number of genes have been linked to heart malformations. For ADAMTS19, the most recent addition to this list, a querying of CENTOGENE’s well-curated database - CentoMD® - […]