Genetics News and Research

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NIH-funded researchers use CRISPR to rapidly find new genetic suspects behind ALS, FTD

NIH-funded researchers at Stanford University used the gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to rapidly identify genes in the human genome that might modify the severity of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia caused by mutations in a gene called C9orf72.

13 Mar 2018

Large number of genes associated with intelligence discovered

A large genome study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh and Harvard University has found over 500 genes that can be attributed to intelligence. The study was published in the latest issue of the journal Molecular Psychiatry.

13 Mar 2018

International research consortium identifies 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke

An international research consortium studying 520,000 individuals from around the world has identified 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke, thus tripling the number of gene regions known to affect stroke risk.

13 Mar 2018

Scientists link 110 genes to increased risk of breast cancer

Scientists have linked 110 genes to an increased risk of breast cancer in the most comprehensive study ever to unpick the genetics of the disease.

13 Mar 2018

Study highlights potential of ASO therapy to treat Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy patients

A proof-of-concept study carried out at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology with funding from Fight for Sight has highlighted the potential of a targeted antisense oligonucleotide therapy to treat Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy patients with a mutation in the TCF4 gene.

12 Mar 2018

Women’s weight could affect menopause age, study finds

Being underweight or overweight could affect the age at which women experience menopause, a University of Queensland study has found.

12 Mar 2018

We may be genetically wired to be empathic finds study

According to a new study, the level of empathy we display may not be a result of our experiences and upbringing alone but also genetic. Researchers from Cambridge studied and made this novel discovery that appeared in the latest issue of the journal Translational Psychiatry.

12 Mar 2018

OGT launches new, easy-to-use Cytocell FISH probes website

Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, has launched a new version of its Cytocell fluorescence in situ hybridization probes website - designed to provide a wealth of information and advice, offer refined functionality, and be easy-to-use.

From Oxford Gene Technology 8 Mar 2018

Study identifies genetic defect linked to heart failure in African Americans

Heart failure is more common, develops earlier and results in higher rates of illness and death in African Americans than in whites.

7 Mar 2018

Study finds little variation in health benefits of long-term diets

According to a new study, long-term diet plans which include low-carb or low-fat foods reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as weight loss.

7 Mar 2018

Technological advances in biosensors could reduce spread of HIV infection

1.8 million people acquire HIV each year, with the World Health Organisation estimating that 1 in 5 people living with HIV do not realize they are infected. Therefore, strategies for faster and earlier diagnosis are as important as ever to limit the spread of HIV.

From IDTechEx Ltd 7 Mar 2018

Environmental exposures affect genes linked to respiratory diseases much more than genetic ancestry

Researchers have found strong evidence that environmental exposures, including air pollution, affect gene expressions associated with respiratory diseases much more than genetic ancestry.

6 Mar 2018

Salk researchers uncover power switch for muscles

If you've ever wondered how strenuous exercise translates into better endurance, researchers at the Salk Institute may have your answer. In a study published in the journal Cell Reports on March 6, 2018, scientists in Ronald Evans' lab have shown that the protein ERRγ (ERR gamma) helps deliver many of the benefits associated with endurance exercise.

6 Mar 2018

Duke scientists pinpoint new therapeutic target for macular degeneration

Duke Researchers have pinpointed a new therapeutic target for macular degeneration, an eye disease that affects over 10 million Americans and is the leading cause of blindness in adults over 60.

6 Mar 2018

Researchers develop gene therapy that treats a form of macular degeneration in canine model

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have developed a gene therapy that successfully treats a form of macular degeneration in a canine model.

6 Mar 2018

UNC Lineberger study identifies genetic clues that explain how breast cancer metastasizes

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, with most deaths caused by the cancer spreading beyond the breast.

6 Mar 2018

Study pinpoints gene that plays direct role in neurodevelopmental disorders

A study led by researchers at McMaster University has pinpointed a gene that is responsible for neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.

5 Mar 2018

AD polygenic risk score could identify younger population with mild cognitive impairment

For the first time, an international team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, have determined that an Alzheimer's disease (AD) polygenic risk score can be used to correctly identify adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who were only in their 50s. MCI is considered a precursor to AD.

5 Mar 2018

Researchers identify genetic variations that affect blood pressure using cigarette smoking behavior

Using a technique that is opening the door to more complex analyses of the human genome, researchers have identified dozens of new genetic variations that affect blood pressure.

2 Mar 2018

Myriad Genetics shows strong commitment, support in the fight against colorectal cancer

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, continues to demonstrate an unmatched commitment to hereditary cancer risk assessment and genetic testing during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

2 Mar 2018

Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

NIH-funded researchers use CRISPR to rapidly find new genetic suspects behind ALS, FTD

Large number of genes associated with intelligence discovered

International research consortium identifies 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke

Scientists link 110 genes to increased risk of breast cancer

Study highlights potential of ASO therapy to treat Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy patients

Women’s weight could affect menopause age, study finds

We may be genetically wired to be empathic finds study

OGT launches new, easy-to-use Cytocell FISH probes website

Study identifies genetic defect linked to heart failure in African Americans

Study finds little variation in health benefits of long-term diets

Technological advances in biosensors could reduce spread of HIV infection

Environmental exposures affect genes linked to respiratory diseases much more than genetic ancestry

Salk researchers uncover power switch for muscles

Duke scientists pinpoint new therapeutic target for macular degeneration

Researchers develop gene therapy that treats a form of macular degeneration in canine model

UNC Lineberger study identifies genetic clues that explain how breast cancer metastasizes

Study pinpoints gene that plays direct role in neurodevelopmental disorders

AD polygenic risk score could identify younger population with mild cognitive impairment

Researchers identify genetic variations that affect blood pressure using cigarette smoking behavior

Myriad Genetics shows strong commitment, support in the fight against colorectal cancer

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