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Genetic test for antidepressants could save millions and improve patient outcomes

A special kind of genetic test that helps determine the best antidepressant for patients with moderate-to-severe depression could generate substantive health system savings and greatly improve patient outcomes, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

14 Nov 2023

New study identifies 4,749 key gene clusters that influence progression of 32 cancer types

Researchers at the Mount Sinai Center for Transformative Disease Modeling have released a groundbreaking study identifying 4,749 key gene clusters, termed "prognostic modules," that significantly influence the progression of 32 different types of cancer.

13 Nov 2023

New research aims to decipher how animals discard half their genes

New research is underway to decipher a fascinating biological puzzle - how some animals can naturally discard more than half of their genetic information during embryonic development.

9 Nov 2023

Study compiles the most comprehensive list of genetic variants associated with prostate cancer risk

A globe-spanning scientific team has compiled the most comprehensive list of genetic variants associated with prostate cancer risk - 451 in all - through a whole-genome analysis that ranks as the largest and most diverse investigation into prostate cancer genetics yet.

9 Nov 2023

Genetic melting pot: Study unveils complex admixture in European ancestry populations

In a recent Nature Communications study, researchers revealed that Europeans and European Americans possess a significant subcontinental genetic admixture, challenging the notion that these populations are homogenous. This finding suggests the need to re-evaluate genetic epidemiology studies that may have overlooked the influence of admixture on disease associations and trait heritability in these groups.

8 Nov 2023

Study finds 4% of Icelanders to carry an actionable genotype associated with shortened lifespan

Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, have published a study on actionable genotypes detected in the Icelandic population and their association with lifespan.

8 Nov 2023

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Concurrent sequencing of DNA and RNA to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer.

8 Nov 2023

Study provides insights into the epidemiology and genetics of clonal hematopoiesis

A comprehensive new study from deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, published today in Nature Genetics, provides insights into the epidemiology and somatic and germline genetics of clonal hematopoiesis.

7 Nov 2023

Enhanc3D Genomics expands leadership team with the appointment of Hazel Jones as Chief Operating Officer

Enhanc3D Genomics today announced the appointment of Hazel Jones as Chief Operating Officer.

6 Nov 2023

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher levels of physical activity have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and a reduced risk of developing hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes.

6 Nov 2023

Telomouse model provides a valuable resource for in-depth aging and cancer research

Researchers introduce the "Telomouse". By making a subtle genetic alteration in standard lab mice, they've made their telomeres, which protect the chromosome ends, more closely resemble those in humans.

6 Nov 2023

New study unveils Foxp3's role in regulatory T cell chromatin architecture

Regulatory T cells are specialized immune cells that suppress the immune response and prevent the body from attacking its own cells.

6 Nov 2023

Time-lapsed images show how magnesium ions coordinate double-stranded breaks in CRISPR-Cas9

The gene-editing technology known as CRISPR has led to revolutionary changes in agriculture, health research and more.

2 Nov 2023

Study reveals how formaldehyde alters gene expression through epigenetics

Epigenetics, the chemical mechanisms that controls the activity of genes, allows our cells, tissues and organs to adapt to the changing circumstances of the environment around us.

2 Nov 2023

Gene discovery sheds light on ovary development

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and the Université Cote d'Azur, together with other labs in France and Switzerland, have identified a gene which is an early determining factor of ovary development in mice.

2 Nov 2023

Scientists decode genetic programs controlling sex-specific organ development

The development of sex-specific characteristics is frequently seen in mammals. These characteristics stem from the activation of corresponding genetic programs that until now have been largely undescribed by the scientific community.

2 Nov 2023

Study uncovers how sex differences emerge and evolve in animals

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Heidelberg University in Germany have shown that sex differences in animals vary dramatically across species, organs and developmental stages, and evolve quickly at the gene level but slowly at the cell type level.

2 Nov 2023

Genomics

Genetic test for antidepressants could save millions and improve patient outcomes

New study identifies 4,749 key gene clusters that influence progression of 32 cancer types

New research aims to decipher how animals discard half their genes

Study compiles the most comprehensive list of genetic variants associated with prostate cancer risk

Genetic melting pot: Study unveils complex admixture in European ancestry populations

Study finds 4% of Icelanders to carry an actionable genotype associated with shortened lifespan

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Study provides insights into the epidemiology and genetics of clonal hematopoiesis

Enhanc3D Genomics expands leadership team with the appointment of Hazel Jones as Chief Operating Officer

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

Telomouse model provides a valuable resource for in-depth aging and cancer research

New study unveils Foxp3's role in regulatory T cell chromatin architecture

Time-lapsed images show how magnesium ions coordinate double-stranded breaks in CRISPR-Cas9

Study reveals how formaldehyde alters gene expression through epigenetics

Gene discovery sheds light on ovary development

Scientists decode genetic programs controlling sex-specific organ development

Study uncovers how sex differences emerge and evolve in animals

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