Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.

8 May 2023

Nose shape affected by genetic material inherited from Neanderthals

Humans inherited genetic material from Neanderthals that affects the shape of our noses, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

8 May 2023

Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

Quitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

5 May 2023

UCF microbiologist uncovers the evolutionary origins of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria

Bacteria naturally adapt to various environmental stimuli and as they mutate, these changes can make them resistant to drugs that would kill or slow their growth.

5 May 2023

New approach addresses the challenge of directly connecting genetic variants to human traits, health

A major challenge in human genetics is understanding which parts of the genome drive specific traits or contribute to disease risk. This challenge is even greater for genetic variants found in the 98% of the genome that does not encode proteins.

5 May 2023

AI system can create novel proteins using generative diffusion

Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed an artificial intelligence system that can create proteins not found in nature using generative diffusion, the same technology behind popular image-creation platforms such as DALL-E and Midjourney.

5 May 2023

Point-of-care testing can be effective for improving access to cancer genetic services

Genetic testing for hereditary cancers, such as breast, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, helps at-risk individuals understand their familial risk for these diseases and make informed decisions about next steps in care.

5 May 2023

New ACR guidelines for high-risk women recommend earlier and more intensive breast cancer screening

New American College of Radiology (ACR) breast cancer screening guidelines now call for all women — particularly Black and Ashkenazi Jewish women — to have risk assessment by age 25 to determine if screening earlier than age 40 is needed.

5 May 2023

Crohn’s disease: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments

Anyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease likely has a lot of questions – and probably some anxiety – about having a chronic ailment for which there's no cure.

4 May 2023

How the COVID pandemic has improved genomics

In this interview, Davide Cacchiarelli, Molecular Biology and Genomics Professor at the University of Naples talks to NewsMed about how the COVID pandemic has highlighted the vital role of genomic surveillance and improved genomics.

From MGI 4 May 2023

A multisectoral, global, and interdisciplinary approach is needed for better pandemic preparedness

Researchers reviewed existing data on pandemics and described the steps needed to prevent the emergence.

4 May 2023

Researchers measure the effect of all possible variants of GCK gene

Researchers at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, have now contributed to solving this problem for a specific gene called GCK. The study has just been published in Genome Biology.

3 May 2023

Diet has a much stronger impact on intestinal microbiota than defensins

Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have found that among the many factors that shape the intestinal microbiota composition, diet has a much stronger impact than defensins, which are intestinal defence molecules produced by the body.

3 May 2023

Swedish research offers insights to improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes in India

Researchers at Lund University have shown that diabetes can be divided into five subgroups, and that there are genetic differences between the four subgroups relating to type 2 diabetes.

3 May 2023

Does perceived weight impact the psychosocial well-being of diabetics?

Researchers examined the relationship between perceived body weight and psychosocial health.

3 May 2023

Genetics can boost and complicate dementia risk linked to air pollution exposure

Three years ago, an international study commissioned by the journal Lancet listed 12 modifiable factors that increased the risk of dementia, including three new ones: excessive alcohol, head injury and air pollution.

3 May 2023

What is lactase persistence, and how did it evolve?

In this interview, we speak to Professor Mark Thomas about his latest research into lactase persistence and how it has evolved over the years.

3 May 2023

Study sheds new light on the role of somatic mutations in temporal lobe epilepsy

Epilepsy affects approximately 1-in-26 people and the most common form, known as temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), often cannot be adequately treated with anti-seizure medications.

2 May 2023

Millions are stuck in dental deserts, with no access to oral health care

Every day, Adrienne Grimmett and her colleagues at Evara Health in the Tampa Bay area see stories of inequity in their patients' teeth, gums, and palates.

2 May 2023

Excessive digital technology use is associated with reduced sleep quality regardless of environmental and genetic factors, study finds

Researchers explored the association between poor sleep and the excessive use of digital technology.

1 May 2023

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Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Nose shape affected by genetic material inherited from Neanderthals

Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

UCF microbiologist uncovers the evolutionary origins of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria

New approach addresses the challenge of directly connecting genetic variants to human traits, health

AI system can create novel proteins using generative diffusion

Point-of-care testing can be effective for improving access to cancer genetic services

New ACR guidelines for high-risk women recommend earlier and more intensive breast cancer screening

Crohn’s disease: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments

How the COVID pandemic has improved genomics

A multisectoral, global, and interdisciplinary approach is needed for better pandemic preparedness

Researchers measure the effect of all possible variants of GCK gene

Diet has a much stronger impact on intestinal microbiota than defensins

Swedish research offers insights to improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes in India

Does perceived weight impact the psychosocial well-being of diabetics?

Genetics can boost and complicate dementia risk linked to air pollution exposure

What is lactase persistence, and how did it evolve?

Study sheds new light on the role of somatic mutations in temporal lobe epilepsy

Millions are stuck in dental deserts, with no access to oral health care

Excessive digital technology use is associated with reduced sleep quality regardless of environmental and genetic factors, study finds

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