Genetic Research
News on genetic research, including genome-wide association studies, genotyping, metagenomics, basic research in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Vanderbilt Team Reports on Clinical Genetic Testing Patterns Over Two Decades
Researchers saw an increase in clinical genetic testing, comprehensive testing approaches, and diagnoses over two decades by reviewing 1.8 million patients' electronic health records.
Polygenic Risk Prediction Improves With Functional Annotation Data
Researchers developed a framework known as OmniPRS to boost PRS prediction accuracy by incorporating functional annotation data in simulated and real datasets.
Germline Variant Effects on Cancer Proteomes Spelled Out in 'Precision Peptidomics' Study
Researchers analyzed multiomic data for 1,064 patients with 10 cancer types, identifying common and rare germline variants influencing protein expression and function.
Infertility GWAS Leads to Genetic Risk Loci, New Reproduction Insights
After identifying 22 loci associated with female infertility and three with male infertility, researchers explored ties to other reproductive conditions and to hormone levels.
Proponents of the Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE) effort are currently seeking funding for a potential start in 2026.