Genetics News and Research

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Study shows the combined effect of inherited and acquired mutations on cancer development

The common belief that tumors arise via activation of a few genes that "drive" cancer development is unsupported by a widespread investigation into those genes and others in three large patient genetic databases, according to a study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers.

15 May 2020

Forensic Genomics to launch preview issue at annual ISHI

Forensic Genomics, a dynamic new peer-reviewed journal, will launch its preview issue at the annual International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) in September 2020.

15 May 2020

Precision medicine can determine the best drug treatment for severe heart disease

Is personalized medicine cost-effective? University of Alabama at Birmingham researcher Nita Limdi, Pharm.D., Ph.D., and colleagues across the United States have answered that question for one medical treatment.

15 May 2020

First detailed study of the epigenetic landscape of human tumor organoids

The researcher Manel Esteller performs the first massive epigenetic characterization in organoids or 3D cancer cultures and makes the data available to the research community to facilitate new findings on tumor development and progression.

15 May 2020

ACMG: Technical standard on CFTR variant testing updated

It has been nearly two decades since the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, together with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, made the landmark recommendation that cystic fibrosis (CF) become the first target of pan-ethnic universal carrier screening, with ACMG identifying a core panel of 23 pathogenic variants to be tested.

14 May 2020

Molecular imaging can help identify treatment response in neuroendocrine tumor patients

A new proof-of-concept study published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has demonstrated that molecular imaging can be used for identifying early response to 177Lu-DOTATATE treatment in neuroendocrine tumor patients.

14 May 2020

Researchers identify a group of dysregulated genes in autism

Autism has long been associated only with behavioral and environmental factors, but the role of genetics in its development is now increasingly evident. Some 100 genes have been found to play a role in autism spectrum disorder, and another thousand are being studied to the same end.

14 May 2020

Only 3% individuals diagnosed with autism receive recommended clinical genetic tests

A study analyzing data from the Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment (RI-CART) found that only 3% of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder reported having fully received clinical genetic tests recommended by medical professional societies.

14 May 2020

Strong relationships can help adults stay active in older age

Relationships are key to influencing positive health behaviors and should not be forgotten during social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic

14 May 2020

A deep look into hormone-producing cells of the gut

Researchers from the Hubrecht Institute and Utrecht University generated an in-depth description of the human hormone-producing cells of the gut, in a large collaborative effort with other research teams. The results are presented in the scientific journal Cell on the 13th of May.

13 May 2020

First detailed study of the epigenetic landscape of human tumor organoids

Frequently, promising cancer therapies fail when applied to patients in the real clinical setting. This occurs despite many of these new treatments demonstrating promising results at the preclinical stage in the lab.

13 May 2020

Excess coffee consumption can cause poor health

Cappuccino, latte or short black, coffee is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world. But whether it's good or bad for your health can be clarified by genetics, as a world-first study from the University of South Australia's Australian Centre for Precision Health shows that excess coffee consumption can cause poor health.

13 May 2020

Researchers develop new software to simulate breeding programs

A team of researchers at the University of Göttingen has developed an innovative software program for the simulation of breeding programs.

13 May 2020

A 'multi-omics' approach to the development of drugs against COVID-19

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in May 2020 reports a multi-omics approach that could make it easier to develop drugs that are effective against COVID-19.

12 May 2020

Adult skates go one step further than cartilage growth, can repair injured cartilage

Nearly a quarter of Americans suffer from arthritis, most commonly due to the wear and tear of the cartilage that protects the joints.

12 May 2020

Woman's genetic make-up may play a role in weight gain from birth control

A woman's genetic make-up may cause her to gain weight when using a popular form of birth control, according to a study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

12 May 2020

UC Santa Barbara researcher receives NSF award to study the coordinated behavior of neural circuits

Everything we do comes down to a series of neural signals that translate into physical behaviors. We receive information through our senses, sensory neurons convert this information into electrical and chemical signals that are processed by other neurons in our brains and ultimately, motor neurons fire muscles that move our limbs.

12 May 2020

Study provides genetic explanation behind the sex bias observed in certain diseases

Some diseases exhibit a clear sex bias, occurring more often, hitting harder or eliciting different symptoms in men or women.

12 May 2020

Study may reveal why some people are more affected by Covid-19 than others

A group of researchers funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) have set-up a clinical study of NHS Healthcare Workers to better understand the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), and why some people are more affected by the virus than others.

12 May 2020

Regeneron and CCPM collaborate to advance human genetics, precision medicine

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus today announced a large-scale research collaboration designed to advance the field of human genetics and precision medicine through the sharing of 450,000 DNA samples and corresponding health records from de-identified, consented patient participants in the expansive UCHealth system.

11 May 2020

Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

Study shows the combined effect of inherited and acquired mutations on cancer development

Forensic Genomics to launch preview issue at annual ISHI

Precision medicine can determine the best drug treatment for severe heart disease

First detailed study of the epigenetic landscape of human tumor organoids

ACMG: Technical standard on CFTR variant testing updated

Molecular imaging can help identify treatment response in neuroendocrine tumor patients

Researchers identify a group of dysregulated genes in autism

Only 3% individuals diagnosed with autism receive recommended clinical genetic tests

Strong relationships can help adults stay active in older age

A deep look into hormone-producing cells of the gut

First detailed study of the epigenetic landscape of human tumor organoids

Excess coffee consumption can cause poor health

Researchers develop new software to simulate breeding programs

A 'multi-omics' approach to the development of drugs against COVID-19

Adult skates go one step further than cartilage growth, can repair injured cartilage

Woman's genetic make-up may play a role in weight gain from birth control

UC Santa Barbara researcher receives NSF award to study the coordinated behavior of neural circuits

Study provides genetic explanation behind the sex bias observed in certain diseases

Study may reveal why some people are more affected by Covid-19 than others

Regeneron and CCPM collaborate to advance human genetics, precision medicine

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