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PNAS Papers Present Analysis of Koala Retrovirus Transmission, Dementia Metabolites, Tree Growth-Defense Trade-Offs
In PNAS this week: koala retrovirus transmission dynamics, metabolites could potentially diagnose or be used to treat different types of dementia, and more.
Centogene, Alector Partner to ID Frontotemporal Dementia Patients With Genetic Mutations
The EFRONT study aims to enroll more than 3,000 FTD patients for genetic testing at centers in Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.
NIH, Genomics England Launch Large-Scale Human Genome Sequencing Studies Using Nanopore Technology
The research projects will use Oxford Nanopore Technologies' PromethIon 48 instrument to sequence genomes of patients with dementia and cancer, respectively.
2bPrecise Takes Precision Medicine Platform to Otolaryngology Practice as it Continues to Expand
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San Francisco Otolaryngology hopes that 2bPrecise's PGx technology can help manage the medication burden on older patients and improve symptoms of dementia.
Genetic Risk of Cognitive Decline Varies Between Latino Populations, Study Finds
The APOE-ε4 allele, a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, conveys more risk among Cuban than other Latino populations, the analysis found.