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George Washington Family Members Identified in DNA Analysis of Remains From Unmarked Graves
Using targeted sequencing and extended kinship analyses, researchers identified samples from mid-1800s sites where Washington's great-nephews and other family members were buried.
Lassa Fever Fatality Linked to Genetic Risk Loci in African GWAS
Researchers explored genetic contributors to Lassa virus infection response in patients from Nigeria and Sierra Leone, focusing on fatal outcomes.
Consortium Produces Pangenome Reference Spanning Dozens of Chinese Populations
Researchers put together a pangenome reference with high-quality, haplotype-phased genome assemblies for individuals from minority and majority populations in China.
New Resource Combines Functional Genomics, Diploid Genomes for Variant Annotation
Coupling high-quality, long-read genomes with functional assays, researchers tracked the effects of genetic variants across dozens of tissue types in four individuals.
Childhood Epilepsy Risk Variant Traced Back to 800-Year-Old British Founder Event
A childhood epilepsy risk allele found in 14 affected families was traced back to a founder event going back 800 years that spread from Britain to other parts of the world.