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Beneficial genetic changes observed in regular blood donors

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support…

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Genetic mutations linked to toxin exposure found in firefighters’ brain tumors

Occupational and environmental exposures can put specific groups of people at higher risk of cancer, including firefighters. A new study…

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AI tool to make genetic research more comprehensive

University of Florida researchers are addressing a critical gap in medical genetic research — ensuring it better represents and benefits…

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Advanced genetic blueprint could unlock precision medicine

Creation of a comprehensive genetic representation for more than 2.5 billion people across the Middle East and South Asia could…

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Study uncovers genetic drivers of aggressive prostate cancer

Scientists from UCLA, the University of Toronto and the University of Melbourne have uncovered new genetic clues that explain why…

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Genetic risk of schizophrenia affects men and women differently

A joint research study conducted by the UAB and the UB has analysed the relation between the genetic risk of…

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New genetic risk score identifies individuals at risk for heart disease who may benefit most from cholesterol-lowering therapies

Coronary artery disease (CAD), or the narrowing of the coronary arteries, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout…

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Genetic evidence that diabetes drug GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve weight loss primarily by reducing fat mass more than muscle

Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used…

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Hidden genetic causes of congenital heart disease identified

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have identified novel genetic interactions that may contribute…

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Almost 90% of people would agree to genetic testing to tailor medication use, survey finds

Pharmacogenomics — an individual’s genetic response to medications — is an increasingly important strand of personalised healthcare but little is…

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