Aayushi Pratap
Articles Authored by Aayushi Pratap
Exome Sequencing Study Suggests Early Menopause May Not Be Monogenic
The findings, based on exome sequencing of 104,733 post-menopausal women in the UK Biobank, show that early menopause may be a polygenic condition.
Gut Microbiome Differences Highlighted Between Industrialized, Non-Industrialized Populations
A new study analyzing the gut microbiomes of Hadza hunter-gatherers from Tanzania highlights the differences between industrialized and non-industrialized populations.
Gut Microbiome Changes Linked to Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease
The study revealed several differences in the gut microbiomes of healthy individuals and people with preclinical Alzheimer's disease.
DNA Methylation Study Finds Association Between Biological Aging, Adverse Childhood Experiences
The findings show that people who experienced adverse childhood experiences such as negligence or violence have accelerated biological aging later in life.
Single-Cell Atlas of Human Lung Highlights Differences Between Healthy, Diseased States
The atlas, based on data from nearly 40 prior studies, also identified new lung cell types and should serve as a universal reference for future research.
Germline Genetic Testing Rates in Cancer Patients Low in California, Georgia, Study Finds
Only about 7 percent of cancer patients underwent testing, and rates were especially low among Black, Asian, and Hispanic patients.
Genomic Study Reveals Three Different States of Ovarian Cancer Subtype
A longitudinal study used whole-genome sequencing data from pre- and post-treatment tumor samples to identify three states of an aggressive ovarian cancer type.
More Than Two Dozen Genetic Variants Linked to Severe COVID-19 in Meta-Analysis
This meta-analysis of genome-wide association study data could help in the development of new therapeutics for critically ill COVID-19 patients.
Climate Change May Not Have Caused Population Migration in Ancient Mexico, Genomic Study Finds
Genome-wide data from 12 ancient individuals and mitochondrial DNA from eight pre-Hispanic samples showed conservation of the genetic structure across populations.
Pangenome Reference Provides 'Inclusive' View of the Human Genome
The new draft contains phased, diploid assemblies from 47 genetically diverse individuals and could have major implications for personalized medicine.