This Study On Gene Mutations And Leukemia Can Save Your Life

Around 23,000 people lost their lives to Leukemia in 2021. An estimated 397,000 people in the US are currently fighting this dreaded disease. Imagine how different life would be if scientists could actually identify the root cause of Leukemia.

This would reignite the hope to fight this life-challenging disease. So many people won’t have to grieve the loss of their near and dear ones. The good news is scientists have made amazing progress in this direction. Their latest discovery could revolutionize how we view and treat Leukemia. Could there be a gene behind all of this? Can identifying it lead to dramatic advancements in the prevention and treatment of Leukemia?

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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
The dreaded word Cancer - 01:15
Mutations are closely linked to cancer - 02:07
Moving on, leukemia is one of the most challenging types of cancer - 02:44
Studying gene mutations - 03:40
Other significant studies on gene mutations causing leukemia - 05:19
So, what is this GATA2 gene? - 05:46
A doctor’s interest in his patient’s prognosis led to an interesting discovery - 06:27
And the plot thickens - 07:35
Strangely, GATA2 is not all about passing it down to future generations - 08:57
There are other genes besides GATA2 that can cause trouble - 09:43
Symptoms of leukemia you should know about - 11:10

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Summary:
The dreaded word Cancer…
Cancer occurs when cells in your body divide abnormally and at a fast pace, spreading to various tissues and organs. This abnormal division, called a tumor, ends up causing disruptions to your body’s general functionality.

Mutations are closely linked to cancer…
This means there is a change in the DNA of your cells. These mutations can be inherited from birth or can be caused by environmental factors.

Moving on, leukemia is one of the most challenging types of cancer…
Leukemia is one such type of cancer, which typically occurs in the bone marrow. This is the area where your body creates the blood cells. Although there are different types of blood cells, leukemia is usually a reference to cancer of the white blood cells.

Studying gene mutations
In a landmark study, the gene mutations that were likely to be responsible for blood cancer have been found. Researchers belonging to the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow studied the role of cells that specifically produce the rest of the blood cells in the body.

Other significant studies on gene mutations causing leukemia
Turns out this is not the first time that such a study has been conducted. More than a decade ago, another study was done to determine which gene mutations were causing leukemia. Defects in the GATA2 gene showed a predisposition towards acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplasia.

For more information, please watch the video until the very end.