Genetics
Researchers discover new neurodevelopmental disorder
Australian researchers have discovered a new neurodevelopmental disorder after uncovering its link to a tumor suppressor gene.
Apr 7, 2022
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American Journal of Human Genetics
Genetics
Scientists create novel genetic model of Down syndrome in rats
In pursuit of better ways to test new therapies and further explore the impacts of the unique genetics associated with Down syndrome, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Tottori University in Japan have genetically ...
Mar 14, 2022
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Genetics
Identification of new rare genetic mutation provides answers for families
University of Otago-led research has identified a new rare genetic mutation which will finally give families around the world answers as to what is affecting their loved one.
Mar 9, 2022
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Genetics
The impacts from using genetic testing to track down relatives
Genetic genealogy has become a popular hobby over the past several years, thanks to direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and relative-finder services offered by some DTC genetic testing companies. In a paper published ...
Feb 24, 2022
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Medical research
Immunogenetic studies in diverse populations are essential
Disease and health are the result of a complex interaction between humans and their pathogens. Genetic factors that partly determine host defenses sometimes differ significantly between people and populations. This is shown ...
Feb 14, 2022
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Genetics
Gene discoveries give new hope to people who stutter
More than 2.5 million Americans have a chronic condition arising in early childhood that can negatively impact their education, job performance and employability well into adulthood.
Dec 2, 2021
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Genetics
Language used by researchers to describe human populations has evolved over the last 70 years
National Institutes of Health researchers have found that the words that scientists use to describe human populations—such as race, ancestry, and ethnicity—significantly changed from 1949 to 2018. Such changes and their ...
Dec 2, 2021
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Genetics
Many IVF embryos not implanted due to mosaic abnormalities may be viable
One factor that limits the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures is the number of viable embryos available for implantation in the uterus. A study published November 18 in the American Journal of Human Genetics ...
Nov 18, 2021
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Genetics
Researchers make strides identifying genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders
Identifying the genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders can be quite challenging. In a recent study, a global scientific team, including researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, worked to find genetic answers ...
Nov 11, 2021
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Medical research
Returning genomic research findings reveals unrecognized disease risks
More than 120,000 patients have enrolled in the Mass General Brigham Biobank, providing access to important information about their health history, answering survey questions and donating or planning to donate a blood sample. ...
Nov 8, 2021
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