Genetics
Research identifies genetic risk factor for stroke
A team of Geisinger researchers has identified a common genetic variant as a risk factor for stroke, especially in patients older than 65.
Jan 19, 2021
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News tagged with common genetic variants
Cardiology
Genetic risk for fatal blood clots identified in IBD patients
Blood clots are the biggest cause of death in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. In a retrospective study recently published in the journal Gastroenterology, Cedars-Sinai ...
Nov 11, 2020
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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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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling insecure about your relationship? Your biology may play a role
Imagine tracking your feelings during daily interactions with your romantic partner. What would you learn? That's what approximately 100 heterosexual couples in Montreal did each day for 3 weeks during a study run by researchers ...
Jul 7, 2020
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Genetics
Gene variants that protect against glaucoma identified, opening therapeutic possibilities
An international research collaboration led by researchers from the University of Helsinki and Stanford University has identified rare changes in a gene called ANGPTL7 that lower intraocular pressure and significantly reduce ...
May 5, 2020
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Genetics
Rare, damaging inherited mutations work together to reduce lifespan
Scientists report that the combined effects of rare, damaging mutations present at birth have a negative impact on healthspan and longevity, according to a study published this week in eLife.
Apr 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cystic fibrosis carriers at increased risk of digestive symptoms
Researchers have found that carriers of the most common genetic variant that causes cystic fibrosis experience some symptoms similar to those of people with cystic fibrosis. These findings were enabled by large-scale genomic ...
Oct 17, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds genetic analysis can aid treatment of eosinophilic Esophagitis
Personalized medicine—where the proper medicine and proper dose are used for the individual patient—moved a step closer to reality for children suffering from eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammation of the food ...
Sep 12, 2019
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Genetics
Researchers find targeted treatment that reduces symptoms of psychosis
Treatment for individuals who experience psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions as a result of a psychiatric illness, can be targeted to a specific structural mutation, according to a study published by researchers ...
Jul 3, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Variation of FTO gene linked to weight gain and obesity in children
Researchers have discovered that children who do not have obesity, but who are at risk for the chronic disease due to a common genetic variant eat more, according to a new study to be published in the June 2019 issue of Obesity.
May 23, 2019
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