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Jan 15, 2019

Hundreds of Genetic Variants Implicated in Tobacco, Alcohol Use

An international team found 566 variants in 406 loci, 150 of which evidenced pleiotropic association for alcohol and tobacco use.

Apr 25, 2018

The Mouths of Heavy Drinkers Are Disgusting

A study in Microbiome finds that heavy drinkers have an unhealthy mix of bacteria in their mouths.

Oct 25, 2017

Overlapping Alcohol Dependence, Major Depression Risk Locus Detected

In the African American arm of a new GWAS, a risk variant in the SEMA3A gene was associated with both alcohol dependence disorder and major depressive disorder.

Dec 05, 2014

U of Texas Transcriptome Study Reveals Gene Networks Related to Alcoholism

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A transcriptome sequencing study from researchers at the University of Texas has identified new gene co-expression networks associated with alcoholism. 

Nov 22, 2013

Combined GWAS, Protein Network Analysis Reveals Genes Contributing to Alcohol Dependence

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – A new genome-wide association and protein network analysis study has identified more than three-dozen genes that appear to be involved in the risk of developing alcohol dependence.

Oct 10, 2013

Tekmira Adds HBV to Pipeline, Aims to Move Drug into Clinic in '14

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Tekmira Pharmaceuticals this week announced that it has added hepatitis B to its pipeline, and that it anticipates filing an investigational new drug application for the program in 2014.

Mar 01, 2012

Tekmira Expands Pipeline, Extends Cash Runway into 2013

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Tekmira Pharmaceuticals this week announced that it has expanded its pipeline with the addition of an siRNA-based drug candidate for alcohol dependence.

May 26, 2010

UC Berkeley Fends off DTC Genomics Critics; Other Schools Mull Genetic Tests as Educational Tools

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Despite criticism, UC Berkeley shows no signs of halting its proposed plans to genetically test incoming freshman this fall. Although UC Berkeley is the first to attempt to roll out genetic testing within its student body, other campuses around the country are planning similar projects.

The Scan

The Preliminary Investigation

Chinese state news agency Xinhua reports that a preliminary investigation has found He Jiankui performed his gene-editing work illegally.

John Mendelsohn Dies

John Mendelsohn, a former president of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has died, the New York Times reports.

Similar, But Not Quite the Same

Identical twins receive different estimates of ancestry from the same direct-to-consumer genetic testing firms, CBC reports.

This Week in PNAS

In PNAS this week: chromosomal features of maize, adaptations in the vinous-throated parrotbill, and more.

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