There are three main types of beta thalassemia: minor, intermedia, and major. Mutations (variants) in the HBB gene (the gene ...

How do mutations happen, and how do they influence ... often resulting in a frameshift One form of beta-thalassemia Deletion One or more nucleotides is "skipped" during replication or otherwise ...

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Genetic conditions occur when there is a mutation in one or multiple genes. Read on to know about some of the common genetic blood disorders. World Thalassemia Day 2019: New ray of hope for beta ...

Considering taking supplements to treat beta thalassemia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of beta thalassemia. Follow the links to read common uses ...

Cells are collected, edited in a central laboratory using CRISPR and, once modified to detour around mutations caused by sickle cell or beta thalassemia, re-infused back into each patient.

Beta-thalassemia is a rare blood disorder caused by a genetic defect in hemoglobin. Several manufacturers are developing novel treatments for the disease, including Vertex, which has partnered ...

On January 21st, the Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) and BGI Genomics jointly hosted an educational webinar focused on thalassemia prevention in high-prevalence regions. Experts emphasized ...