Un genoma humano más diverso: el ‘pangenoma’
MIÉRCOLES, 10 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El año pasado, unos investigadores genéticos fueron noticia, cuando anunciaron la finalización de la primera secuencia completa del genoma humano. Ahora, esa iniciativa se ha ampliado, y los investigad…
Learn MoreQuizá deba darle las gracias a los neandertales por su nariz
MARTES, 9 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La influencia de los neandertales es evidente justo en medio de la cara de los humanos modernos.Una nueva investigación encuentra que el material genético heredado de los neandertales afecta a la forma de …
Learn More¿Deberían todos los recién nacidos de EE. UU. someterse a una prueba genómica?
MARTES, 9 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque los recién nacidos solo reciben pruebas de unas 60 afecciones tratables, hay cientos de trastornos genéticos que cuentan con tratamientos dirigidos.Ahora, una encuesta nacional de expertos en enferm…
Learn MoreA More Diverse Human Genome: The ‘Pangenome’
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Last year, gene researchers made news by announcing the completion of the first complete sequence of the human genome.That effort has now been expanded, with researchers using that success as a springboard t…
Learn MorePopulation Genomic Screening for Three Conditions Likely Cost-Effective
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Conducting screening tests for three common genetic disorders could be cost-effective at a population level for adults younger than 40 years of age, according to a study published online May 9 in the Annals of …
Learn MoreShould All U.S. Newborns Undergo Genomic Testing?
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While newborns are only screened for about 60 treatable conditions, there are hundreds of genetic disorders that have targeted treatments. Now, a national survey of experts in rare diseases found the vast major…
Learn MoreYou May Have Neanderthals to Thank for Your Nose
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The influence of Neanderthals is evident right in the center of the faces of modern humans.New research finds that genetic material inherited from Neanderthals affects nose shape. A particular gene made the nos…
Learn MoreGenetically Predicted Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Osteoporosis
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with osteoporosis, according to a study published online April 11 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.Yunyang Deng and Martin Chi Sang Wong, M.D., from …
Learn MoreDiagnosis of Difficult-to-Diagnose Developmental Disorders Discussed
FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Multimodal analysis of genome-wide data can diagnose probands with severe, probably monogenic, difficult-to-diagnose developmental disorders, according to a study published online April 12 in the New England …
Learn MoreGermline Genetic Testing Feasible for Advanced Prostate Cancer
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Germline genetic testing followed by consultation with a genetic counselor is clinically impactful and yields high satisfaction for patients with advanced prostate cancer, according to a study published in…
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