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Genome-wide association study (GWAS)
A genome-wide association study examines the whole genomes of a large number of individuals, to identify genetic variants associated with a trait or risk of a disorder.
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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.
Extensive DNA study identifies genetic links to height
An analysis of over 5.4 million individuals has identified over 12,000 different genetic variants that affect human height...
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.
New approach speeds up discovery of Parkinson's-related genes
Over 60 genes linked to Parkinson's disease have been identified using a new multidisciplinary approach...
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Gene on X chromosome could increase women's Alzheimer's disease risk
A gene which is expressed more in women than men could offer a clue as to why women are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease...
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.
Genetic predictor determines Alzheimer's risk
A new genetic predictor method can identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, years before symptom onset...
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.
New gene variants linked to Crohn's disease identified
A large-scale genetic analysis has identified ten genes that increase a person's susceptibility to Crohn's disease, expanding scientist's understanding of this complex condition...
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.
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.
Event Review: Fertility 2022 – Challenges with embryo selection using polygenic scores
The use of polygenic risk scores for embryo selection has come up repeatedly over the past year so I was excited to attend a talk on the subject at the Fertility 2022 conference...
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.
Discovery of 42 genes associated with developing Alzheimer's
A new international study has found 42 genes associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease that had not been previously known...
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.
Genome sequencing identifies variants associated with severe COVID-19
Genetic variations that are associated with severe COVID-19 symptoms have been identified by sequencing the genomes of intensive care patients.
