The portal offers access to genotype, phenotype, and clinical data related to type 2 diabetes as well as computational tools for querying the information.
Initially studying pancreatic tissue, the team also linked their findings to methylation patterns in blood, suggesting the possibility of developing a non-invasive test.
The team said their approach may have several applications, including evaluation of cellular response to therapies, and early diagnosis of diseases like cancer.
Using mass spec analysis of pancreatic β cell extracts, they identified peptides that appeared responsible for T cell responses involved in the disease.
Snyder's new book, "Genomics and Personalized Medicine," serves as a primer for patients and doctors, touching on topics from tailored cancer therapy to wearable devices.
A type 2 diabetes genome-wide association meta-analysis involving tens of thousands of Japanese individuals uncovered risk loci relevant to other populations.
In Genome Biology this week: genome and transcriptome of the cinereous vulture, subtractive assembly strategy for comparing microbial communities, and more.
