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Exome Sequencing for Cerebral Palsy Has Sufficient Diagnostic Yield for First-Tier Test

A meta-analysis of prior studies found that the diagnostic yield of exome sequencing for cerebral palsy exceeded 31 percent, similar to other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Ancient Genomes from Bohemia Point to Complex Population Encounters in Central Europe

With 271 new or previously sequenced genomes from Bohemia, researchers followed population dynamics in the region between some 3,600 to 6,900 years ago.

Ancient Caucasus Populations Profiled

Researchers sequenced 45 individuals from the Caucasus and steppe region between 3,500 and 6,500 years ago, teasing out distinct populations and shared relationships.

European PEP-NET Consortium Aims to Integrate Epigenetic Data With Mathematical Models
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Participants aim to use predictive modeling to better understand epigenetic mechanisms, while encouraging the development of new technologies and therapies.

Team Debuts Method for Assembling Phased Genomes From PacBio, Hi-C Data
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With FALCON-Phase, investigators used PacBio long reads and Hi-C data from Phase Genomics to assemble a haplotype-phased, diploid genome for a hybrid bull.

Nov 9, 2017

Lithium Response in Bipolar Disorder Linked to Schizophrenia-Related Variants

Oct 18, 2016

Ancient DNA Study Sheds Light on European Bison Origin, Explains Early Cave Art

Jun 17, 2016

Ancient Mitochondrial DNA Provides Clues to Ice Age Megafauna Extinction Causes

Jun 1, 2016

Ancient Peruvian Sequence Data Argue Against Population Replacement by Wari Empire

Nov 23, 2015

Team Seeks Signs of Early Agricultural Adaptation in Hundreds of Ancient Genomes

Jul 23, 2015

Ancient DNA Analysis Suggests Rapid Warming, Human Activity Drove Large Species to Extinction

Apr 25, 2013

Genomics in the Journals : Apr 25, 2013

Feb 18, 2013

Ancient Plaque Provides Clues to Diet's Effects on Human Mouth Microbiome

Aug 27, 2009

Nationwide $828K Proteomics Project Begins in Australia Targeting Multiple Sclerosis
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Mar 2, 2009

BioRegion Newsmakers: Mar 2, 2009
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Positive Framing of Genetic Studies Can Spark Mistrust Among Underrepresented Groups

Researchers in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances report that how researchers describe genomic studies may alienate potential participants.

Small Study of Gene Editing to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

In a Novartis-sponsored study in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a CRISPR-Cas9-based treatment targeting promoters of genes encoding fetal hemoglobin could reduce disease symptoms.

Gut Microbiome Changes Appear in Infants Before They Develop Eczema, Study Finds

Researchers report in mSystems that infants experienced an enrichment in Clostridium sensu stricto 1 and Finegoldia and a depletion of Bacteroides before developing eczema.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Specificity Enhanced With Stem Cell Editing

A study in Nature suggests epitope editing in donor stem cells prior to bone marrow transplants can stave off toxicity when targeting acute myeloid leukemia with immunotherapy.