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Researchers complete largest genetic sequencing study of human disease

Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have led the largest sequencing study of human disease to date, investigating the genetic basis of six autoimmune diseases.

Genetics created May 22, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Diabetes' genetic underpinnings can vary based on ethnic background, studies say

Ethnic background plays a surprisingly large role in how diabetes develops on a cellular level, according to two new studies led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Diabetes created May 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New animal model gives insights into mechanisms of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

In Parkinson's disease, the protein "alpha-synuclein" aggregates and accumulates within neurons. Specific areas of the brain become progressively affected as the disease develops and advances. The mechanism underlying this ...

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Researchers find genetic risk factor for pulmonary fibrosis

A paper recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine and co-written by physicians and scientists at the University of Colorado School of Medicine finds that an important genetic risk factor for pulmonary fibros ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Genetic risk for obesity found in many Mexican young adults

As many as 35 percent of Mexican young adults may have a genetic predisposition for obesity, said a University of Illinois scientist who conducted a study at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosί.

Overweight and Obesity created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Genetic screening could reveal hidden high risk for coronary heart disease

Finnish researchers have shown that genetic marker information can improve risk evaluation of coronary heart disease. The study comprised over 24,000 Finnish subjects and was led by Professor Samuli Ripatti. The results revealed ...

Cardiology created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0