Genetic Research
News on genetic research, including genome-wide association studies, genotyping, metagenomics, basic research in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Alternative Genetic Counseling Approach Leads to Higher Patient Satisfaction, Study Suggests
A randomized controlled study presented at the NSGC annual meeting looked at whether the ARIA approach could improve recall, understanding, and satisfaction.
Genetic Testing Results Influence Epilepsy Patient Care and Outcomes, Study Presented at NSGC Finds
Changes in clinical management of epilepsy patients based on genetic testing results led to a decrease in seizure frequency for many patients.
Ancient DNA Details Population Dynamics Within Andean Tiwanaku Civilization
Using low-coverage sequencing data for individuals going back up to 1,800 years, investigators explored a complex pre-Columbian civilization at a site in Bolivia and Peru.
Genomic Data Spanning 2K Years Gives Glimpse of Etruscan Origins, Population Changes
The Etruscans of Iron Age central Italy were closely related to neighboring populations, despite speaking a non-Indo-European language.
Science Papers Examine State of Human Genomic Research, Single-Cell Protein Quantification
In Science this week: a number of editorials and policy reports discuss advances in human genomic research, and more.