Neurological & Psychological Disorders
News on research and diagnostic developments in neuroscience.
Alzheimer's Disease Meta-Analysis Identifies Novel Differentially Methylated Loci
Combined data from six Alzheimer's studies identified differential DNA methylation in different brain regions and across the cortex.
Large-Scale Depression Genetic Study Uncovers Additional Risk Loci, Ties to Potential Drugs
The analysis drew upon data from the Million Veteran Program and other large-scale efforts and underscores the genetic complexity of depression.
The new reports link variants in CYP2C19 to the safety and efficacy of two drugs, a commonly prescribed antiplatelet drug and an antidepressant.
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.
A team led by investigators at the University of Oslo hopes to deploy a clinical management platform to enable clinicians to optimize patient therapies.