gene-environment interaction studies
Thyroid Size, Function in Children Linked to Nutrition-Related DNA Methylation Mark
A trial in Gambia suggests PAX8 gene methylation in 2-year-olds corresponds to thyroid volume, hormone production, and physical features later in childhood.
Schizophrenia Associated With Blood DNA Methylation Signature
Investigators tracked down a methylation signature in blood that corresponded with features found in postmortem brain samples from schizophrenia cases.
Genetic Risk of Obesity Mitigated by Different Exercise Types, Taiwanese Study Finds
A gene-environment study involving more than 18,000 individuals suggests jogging and other forms of exercise may modify the genetic risk for obesity.
Placenta Influences Gene Variants Linked to Schizophrenia, Affects Disease Risk
The genetic risk of schizophrenia is influenced by early-life complications and the placenta differentially expresses these complication-linked genes, a new study says.
Gene Variant, Viral Exposure Together Increase Asthma Risk in Children
The findings could lead to a more personalized approach for preventing asthma in children, the researchers suggested.
Jul 22, 2011
NIH to Fund Substance Use Gene-Environment Studies
Mar 21, 2011
Genomics Key to NIDDK's Diabetes Plans
Dec 23, 2010