genetic risk variants
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.
Bipolar Disorder GWAS Meta-Analysis Points to Potential Treatment Targets
Researchers identified 64 risk loci in a genome-wide association study meta-analysis that included almost 42,000 individuals with bipolar disorder.
23andMe Team Sees Genetic, Nongenetic Contributors to COVID-19 Risk in Trans-Ancestry Study
The researchers linked two genetic loci to disease susceptibility or severity, although socioeconomic levels and ancestry influenced hospitalizations, as well.
Red Blood Cell Traits Linked to New Loci With Whole-Genome Sequencing Data
Using sequencing data for almost 62,700 individuals, researchers found new coding and non-coding variants associated with seven quantitative red blood cell features.
Team Tracks Genetic Factors Linked to Severe COVID-19, Other Viral Infections in Children
At ACMG, researchers presented results from an ongoing effort using a growing sample collection to find genetic contributors to severe viral infections in children.