Genetics
Genetic variation contributes to pulmonary fibrosis risk
A newly published study of patients with pulmonary fibrosis has discovered multiple genetic variations that should help with future efforts to treat the disease.
Apr 15, 2013
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News tagged with common genetic variation
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Thyroid gene variation may increase risk for Alzheimer's disease in African Americans
African Americans with a common genetic variation are at increased risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, while European Americans with the same variation are not, according to a study led by researchers at Rush University ...
Mar 13, 2018
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Genetics
Massive study closes in on cancers risk markers
Cancer research has taken a huge leap forward with scientists now able to identify more than 80 genetic markers found to increase the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. The COGS international research initiative ...
May 15, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify genetic variants linked to toxic side effects from bevacizumab
In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found two common genetic variants that can be used to predict whether or not cancer patients might suffer severe adverse side-effects from the drug bevacizumab.
Oct 22, 2020
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Medications
Team finds genetic variant that could improve warfarin dosing in African-Americans
In the first genome-wide association study to focus on warfarin dose requirement in African-Americans, a multi-institutional team of researchers has identified a common genetic variation that can help physicians estimate ...
Jun 4, 2013
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Genetics
Researchers identify a candidate genetic factor for the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure
Researchers at the University of Helsinki, Finland, have found a genetic variation associated with the damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption. This genetic variation clarifies the role of genetic factors in alcohol-induced ...
Oct 6, 2017
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Genetics
Novel information about the effects of in vitro fertilization on embryonic growth
It is known that in vitro fertilization (IVF) can affect the size of the newborns. Children derived from fresh embryo transfer have smaller birth weight, and surprisingly, children derived from frozen embryo transfer have ...
Jun 19, 2018
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Genetics
Genetic variants linked to congenital urinary tract obstruction in males
Genetic variation affecting developmental genes not previously linked to urethral development may contribute to a congenital condition that is the most common cause of kidney failure in young males, a study published today ...
Sep 20, 2022
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