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“Now that we have a treatment for genetic deafness, our hope is that this will spur universal genetic testing in all kids with hearing loss.” —Lawrence Lustig, MD, CHORD study investigator

“It’s essentially the same as proving that it’s OK for babies to play with matches, but only if there’s nothing flammable in the area and they’re wearing fireproof clothing.” – William Parker, on over-adjustment in sibling studies

The results underscore a clear message: timing and patient selection are key — and early diagnosis and intervention make the biggest difference.

Current smoking was the most important predictor for a detrimental effect of aspirin on cancer incidence, whereas CHIP was the most important predictor for a beneficial effect of aspirin, followed by age and a family history of cancer.

For a virus that was thought to be harmless, these findings suggest it may have important effects, in the context of Parkinson’s disease. It may influence how Parkinson’s develops, especially in people with certain genetic backgrounds.

“The team found that people with Chiari malformation share more shape traits in common with Neanderthals than do people without the malformation… indicating that some people today have Neanderthal genes that affect their skull shape.”