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Domestic researchers in a world first have identified the causes of congenital spina bifida, a birth defect that causes ...

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Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday addressed the growing concerns surrounding the taxation system in India. Drawing ...

New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed how Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), best known for causing severe muscle degeneration, also profoundly affects the brain, leading to ...

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Neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy is a moderate type of what used to be called Zellweger spectrum disorder. Learn the symptoms, ...