Complete map of human DNA recombination unlocks secrets of genetic diversity
Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen have constructed a complete map of how human DNA is mixed as it is passed down ...
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Potential dangers of direct-to-consumer genetic test for cancer risk
A new editorial was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on December 24, 2024, titled "Pitfalls and perils from FDA-approved germ-line cancer predisposition tests." ...
Genetic testing moving into the mainstream, study finds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Genetic testing, which has expanded in recent years with advances in technology and the development of ...
Cardiovascular Fitness May Lower Dementia Risk, Even For Those With Genetic Predisposition, Study Finds
Regular exercise is known to prevent chronic conditions and slow cognitive decline. New research suggests that cardiovascular fitness, the body's ...
Major genetic defect linked to female infertility identified
Manhattan plots for female infertility. Credit: The American Journal of Human Genetics (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.10.018 Up to 15% of all ...
Gene editing approach helps launch first-in-human clinical trial for rare genetic disease
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A collaborative effort between investigators at the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and ...
UCLA study reveals key signs for genetic testing in neurodevelopment disorders
In a new study, UCLA Health researchers have found that motor delay and low muscle tone were common signs of ...
International Space Station National Lab supports cardiac, genetic research
When NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sept. 28, one of the ISS National Lab-sponsored ...
How do rare genetic variants affect health? AI provides more accurate predictions
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Whether we are predisposed to particular diseases depends to a large extent on the countless variants ...
Genome-wide association study identifies genetic risk factors for dementia
In landmark research, scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have ...
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