STUDY TITLE: Genetic association study of QT interval highlights role for calcium signaling pathways in myocardial repolarization SUMMARY: Identification of 22 novel genomic regions associated with the QT interval duration, which is the time it takes for a heart to …
STUDY TITLE: Genome-wide association study identifies variants at 9p21 and 22q13 associated with development of cutaneous nevi SUMMARY: Identification of 2 genomic regions associated with the number of moles on the body. OVERVIEW: Moles are pigmented skin lesions, usually developing …
Nebula Genomics DNA Report for Macular Degeneration Is macular degeneration genetic? We created a DNA report based on a study that attempted to answer this question. Below you can see a SAMPLE DNA report. To get your personalized DNA report, …
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Nebula Genomics DNA Report for Hydroxyvitamin D Level Is hydroxyvitamin D level genetic? We created a DNA report based on a study that attempted to answer this question. Below you can see a SAMPLE DNA report. To get your personalized …
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STUDY TITLE: The genetic architecture of membranous nephropathy and its potential to improve non-invasive diagnosis SUMMARY: Identification of 4 genomic regions associated with membranous nephropathy, an autoimmune disease of the kidneys. OVERVIEW: Kidneys are organs that remove waste and excess water from …
STUDY TITLE: Common variants associated with general and MMR vaccine–related febrile seizures SUMMARY: Identification of 6 genetic variants associated with febrile seizures. OVERVIEW: In small children, high fevers can induce convulsions, causing uncontrollable shaking and loss of consciousness. This condition is …
STUDY TITLE: Genetic architecture of subcortical brain structures in 38,851 individuals SUMMARY: Identification of 48 genetic loci, including 40 novel loci, associated with the brain’s subcortical volume. OVERVIEW: The brain is a complex organ made up of many regions that …
STUDY TITLE: Multivariate genome-wide analyses of the well-being spectrum SUMMARY: Novel method for multivariate traits identifies 304 genetic variants associated with well-being. OVERVIEW: Our well-being is a multivariate trait typically characterized by high life-satisfaction, positive affect, and absence of neuroticism …
STUDY TITLE: Genome-wide association and HLA fine-mapping studies identify risk loci and genetic pathways underlying allergic rhinitis SUMMARY: Discovery of 41 genetic risk variants associated with allergic rhinitis. OVERVIEW: Achoo! When allergens cause inflammation in our sinuses, we begin to …
STUDY TITLE: Genome-wide associations for birth weight and correlations with adult disease SUMMARY: Identification of 60 novel genetic variants associated with birth weight and correlated with later-life disease susceptibility. OVERVIEW: Birth weight is influenced by the genetics of the mother …
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