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Genetic variant
A relatively common (present in more than 1% of the population) alternative version of a DNA sequence. Some variants are associated with particular traits and disorders, but many have no observable effect on appearance or health.
Genetics may influence ability to maintain vegetarianism
Genetic variants that may help some people maintain a vegetarian diet better than others have been identified...
Large study connects gene variants, proteins levels and disease
The link between genetic variants, circulating blood protein levels and their association with disease was investigated in one of the largest studies to date...
Artificial intelligence identifies genetic causes of disease
A new artificial intelligence tool has predicted how likely some DNA changes are to cause disease in humans...
Parents' genetic relatedness linked to common diseases
Common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder, are more prevalent in individuals with closely related parents, a new study finds...
Genetic counselling for breast cancer gene does not reduce anxiety or distress
Researchers have found that counselling before or after taking a genetic test to assess the risk of developing ovarian or breast cancer does not reduce distress, anxiety or depression...
Gene variant protects against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
Approximately one in five people carry a protective gene variant that lowers the risk of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease by ten percent...
Depression may play a direct role in the development of type 2 diabetes
Depression may directly cause an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with scientists identifying seven genetic variants that are involved in both diseases...
Implications for paediatric biobanks of professional guidelines on genetic testing in children
The recent announcement that a paediatric biobank will be launched in the UK, raises important questions about genetic testing and return of information to participants...
Gene variant in people with African ancestry increases risk of Parkinson's disease
A novel mutation is present in 39 percent of Parkinson's disease patients of African heritage, but is virtually absent in those of European descent, a global genome wide association study has found...