Genetic Research
News on genome-wide association studies, genotyping, metagenomics, basic research in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Pediatric Medulloblastoma Subgroups May Benefit from Lower-Dose Radiation Therapy
The study found certain patients did not benefit from lower doses of radiation therapy, suggesting the need for molecular selection.
Space Radiation Shows Limited Effects on Mammalian Sperm DNA, Fertility
A team from Japan tracked genetic and fertility features in freeze-dried mouse sperm samples stored in space for several years, along with pups produced from them.
The two approaches, called ASAP-seq and DOGMA-seq, allow for the study of single cells across the genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic levels.
NIH Earmarks $38M for Consortium Studying Polygenic Risk Scores in Diverse Populations
The consortium aims to develop and evaluate methods for calculating polygenic risk scores for specific diseases, particularly for people of different ancestries.
Genomic Differences in Prostate Cancer Found Among African Americans, European Americans
The analysis underscores differences in gene expression and biological pathways that could influence treatments and disease outcomes.