STUDY TITLE: A loss-of-function variant in ALOX15 protects against nasal polyps and chronic rhinosinusitis SUMMARY: Identification of 10 genetic variants associated with the development of nasal polyps. OVERVIEW: Nasal polyps are growths that form along the lining of the nasal …
STUDY TITLE: Genome-wide association analyses identify 39 new susceptibility loci for diverticular disease SUMMARY: Identification of 42 genetic regions associated with diverticular disease. OVERVIEW: The colon, also known as the large intestine, squeezes water and nutrients out of the food …
STUDY TITLE: Novel loci affecting iron homeostasis and their effects in individuals at risk for hemochromatosis SUMMARY: Identification of 6 genomic regions linked to iron levels in the blood. OVERVIEW: Iron is a mineral that is needed by our bodies …
STUDY TITLE: Genome-wide association study of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) reveals established and novel loci SUMMARY: Identification of novel genetic variants linked to cerebral small vessel disease, which can cause a variety of cognitive symptoms. DESCRIPTION: Cerebral small vessel …
STUDY TITLE: Genome-wide association identifies seven loci for pelvic organ prolapse in Iceland and the UK Biobank SUMMARY: Identification of 8 genetic variants associated with pelvic organ prolapse. OVERVIEW: The muscles that support a woman’s pelvic organs can weaken, causing …
Edited by Christina Swords, Ph.D. Genetic testing has never been easier. At-home DNA testing services continue to grow in popularity as ways to learn more about your ancestry and inherited traits. However, sifting through all of the companies and DNA …
STUDY TITLE: Identification of novel breast cancer susceptibility loci in meta-analyses conducted among Asian and European descendants SUMMARY: Discovery of 28 novel genomic regions associated with breast cancer risk. OVERVIEW: Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in …
STUDY TITLE: Significance of the Myxovirus Resistance A (MxA) Gene — 123C>A Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism in Suppressed Interferon β Induction of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infection SUMMARY: Identification of a genetic variant associated with a decreased risk of SARS coronavirus infection. OVERVIEW: …
STUDY TITLE: Polymorphisms of interferon-inducible genes OAS-1 and MxA associated with SARS in the Vietnamese population SUMMARY: Discovery of a genetic variant in the OAS-1 gene associated with increased risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus infection. OVERVIEW: In 2003, severe …
STUDY TITLE: Functional polymorphisms of the CCL2 and MBL genes cumulatively increase susceptibility to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection SUMMARY: Identification of 2 genetic variants associated with an increased risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus infection. OVERVIEW: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus emerged in …
