Genetics
Genomic sequencing: How researchers identify omicron and other COVID-19 variants
How do scientists detect new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19? The answer is a process called DNA sequencing.
Dec 21, 2021
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Genetics
Studying the complex genetics behind hair color reveals how melanin affects us
One of the traits that we usually use to physically describe people is their hair color. Hair is a useful descriptor because it varies so much among us.
Nov 9, 2021
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Genetics
Australians need more protection against genetic discrimination, say health experts
Genomic testing—the ability to read an individual's genetic code and identify their risk of conditions such as cancer—has opened up huge possibilities in personalized medicine.
Oct 5, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Most cancer cells grown in a dish have little in common with cancer cells in people
In a bid to find or refine laboratory research models for cancer that better compare with what happens in living people, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists report they have developed a new computer-based technique showing ...
Jun 17, 2021
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Genetics
New report indicates annual economic impact of human genetics/genomics
Human genetics and genomics contributed $265 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019 and has the potential to drive significant further growth given major new areas of application, according to a new report issued today by the ...
May 19, 2021
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Genetics
Genes associated with COVID-19 risk identified
Having genetic risk variants in the ABO gene might significantly increase the chances of developing COVID-19, and other genes may also increase COVID-19 risk, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International ...
May 14, 2021
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Genetics
A sibling-guided strategy to capture the 3D shape of the human face
A new strategy for capturing the 3D shape of the human face draws on data from sibling pairs and leads to identification of novel links between facial shape traits and specific locations within the human genome. Hanne Hoskens ...
May 13, 2021
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Genetics
'Information theory' recruited to help scientists find cancer genes
Using a widely known field of mathematics designed mainly to study how digital and other forms of information are measured, stored and shared, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center say ...
Apr 20, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Artificial intelligence tool for reading MRI scans could transform prostate cancer surgery and treatment
Researchers at the Center for Computational Imaging and Personalized Diagnostics (CCIPD) at Case Western Reserve University have preliminarily validated an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to predict how likely the disease ...
Jan 15, 2021
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Genetics
Study identifies more genes that are likely behind psoriasis and eczema
A Swedish study has identified 17 new genes that could be targeted for treatment of psoriasis and eczema, two common hereditary skin diseases with no cure.
Oct 27, 2020
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