Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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CNV (copy number variation)
CNV (copy number variation) refers to segments of DNA larger than 1kb (1000 base-pairs) that vary in copy number between individuals. CNVs that encompass one or more genes can influence susceptibility to disease and other traits.
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Large study finds first genes linked to Tourette's syndrome
The first genes linked Tourette's syndrome have been identified in the biggest study of the disorder to date...
18 new genes linked to autism
A study that sequenced the whole genomes of over 5000 people has discovered 18 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)...
Genetic study gives insight into schizophrenia
A gene involved in managing the connections between brain cells appears to be associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia...
Gene mutations can predict prostate cancer drug resistance
Researchers have identified the genetic mutations that drive resistance to the hormone therapy abiraterone in patients with advanced prostate cancer...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Genetics study helps explain causes of schizophrenia
New research into schizophrenia has identified genetic mutations in patients which affect the balance between chemical signalling systems in the brain...
Gene mutation may be behind autism subtype
A mutation in a gene that regulates the structure of DNA has been linked to a subtype of autism...
Obesity linked to genetic variation in carbohydrate digestion
Obesity might not simply be a matter of overeating or heightened appetite but at least partially down to how we metabolise food, a study says...
Autism study identifies extensive gene pattern
A large, complex gene network in people with autism has been identified by researchers at the University of Oxford...
Cancer treatment should be based on gene 'fingerprints', says study
Genetic analysis of tumours provides the key to treating them effectively, according to two studies carried out by The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)....