Study finds genetics, not lifestyle, is a major cause of gout
A major international study has found that gout is a chronic illness in which genetics is a major cause, rather than the lifestyle choices of the sufferer.
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Genetic link between bipolar disorder and epilepsy unveiled
A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered compelling evidence of a genetic link between bipolar disorder type I (BD-I) and epilepsy, potentially transforming our understanding of these complex ...
Sep 30, 2024
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How genes shape personality traits: New links discovered
Your DNA has long been known to play a role in shaping your personality. Now, researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) have taken another step in determining exactly how by identifying a number of new genetic sites associated ...
Sep 12, 2024
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More diversity needed in dementia studies to enhance targeted therapies
A lack of diversity in genomic studies for dementia could limit the effectiveness of targeted therapies across underrepresented populations, finds research by UCL experts.
Sep 11, 2024
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Unraveling schizophrenia: New insights into genetic and environmental interplay
In the complex landscape of mental health research, a new viewpoint offers a critical examination of how genes and environment conspire to influence schizophrenia risk. Published in Genomic Psychiatry, this analysis by researchers ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Pioneering study identifies six genetic regions associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus
A new study by the University of Eastern Finland and partners identified new genetic variants associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Published in Neurology, the study is the first large-scale genome-wide association ...
Aug 15, 2024
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New haplotype reference panel for UK Biobank identifies several new rare-variant associations for tested traits
In research reported in Nature Genetics, Professor Sir Mark Caulfield with Dr. Sinan Shi and Professor Simon Myers, both from Statistics at the University of Oxford, used records from over 78,000 individuals in the Genomics ...
Aug 14, 2024
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ADHD and DNA: International study sheds light on genetics
Rare genetic changes that are spontaneous—and not inherited from parents—may contribute to the underpinnings of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study from Yale School of Medicine.
Aug 13, 2024
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Epigenetic change to DNA associated with cancer risk in 'multi-omics' study
A research team co-led by investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Virginia has identified associations between DNA methylation and cancer risk. DNA methylation is an epigenetic change—the ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Study finds genetic variant among people who experience a rare recovery from ALS
Though it is exceedingly rare, some people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) partially or fully recover from the lethal neurodegenerative disease.
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