Genetic Research
News on genetic research, including genome-wide association studies, genotyping, metagenomics, basic research in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
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.
Space Travel Shifts White Blood Cell Expression in Transcriptomic Study
Researchers saw immune-related gene expression changes in astronauts on the International Space Station, along with shifts to baseline in the weeks after their return to Earth.
ACMG Adds Three New Genes to Secondary Findings List
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has added three new cardiovascular genes to the latest release of its secondary finding list.
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.
Human-Specific Features Found With CRISPR Screening on Stem Cells
With loss-of-function screens on human, chimp, and orangutan stem cells, researchers narrowed in on species-specific genetic dependencies involving dozens of genes.