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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Risk Linked to Genetically Mediated Increase in Lymphocyte Count
A team led by researchers at the University of Southern California analyzed genetic links between blood cell traits and ALL susceptibility in children.
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.
Global, Local Polynesian Ancestry Influence Disease Risk Among Native Hawaiians
Polynesian ancestry — encompassing genetic and lifestyle factors — affects obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure among Native Hawaiians, a new study has found.
Genetic Score Predicts Prostate Cancer Risk Across Ancestry Populations
A multi-ancestry genome-wide association study meta-analysis uncovered 86 genetic loci associated with prostate cancer risk that researchers bundled into a genetic risk score.
Epic Sciences, USC Michelson Center Sign Licensing Agreement for Liquid Biopsy Research
Epic will access the center's liquid biopsy samples and expand its platform to in-depth characterization of cell-free fractions and circulating tumor cells.