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Feb 12, 2020

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.

Aug 02, 2019

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.

May 29, 2018

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.

Jun 19, 2017

This Week in PLOS: Jun 19, 2017

In PLOS this week: gene-environment interactions affecting BMI, transposon mutagenesis study of UTI-linked bacteria, and more.

Nov 09, 2016

This Week in Genome Research: Nov 9, 2016

In Genome Research this week: population patterns in rhesus macaque, LTR retroposition conserved, and more.

Aug 24, 2016

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.

Sep 05, 2013

PSU Reaps $3.5M to Study Genetic Changes in Children Due to Social, Environmental Factors

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Pennsylvania State University researchers have been awarded a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study changes in DNA methylation (DM) and telomere length (TL) in children that are potentially related to social environments.

Aug 23, 2012

NIH Offers up to $32M for African Genomics Consortium Grants

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Institutes of Health expects to spend as much as $31.7 million to support a genomics consortium in Africa, specifically by funding research projects, enhancing the continent's 'omics talent pool, building up its science infrastructure, and connecting studi

Jul 22, 2011

NIH to Fund Substance Use Gene-Environment Studies

NIDA and NIAAA will fund grants to dive into the ways that gene-environment interactions are involved in substance use disorders and treatments.

Mar 21, 2011

Genomics Key to NIDDK's Diabetes Plans

A new report from an NIDDK committee advises that genetics and genomics research should be a critical component of diabetes research efforts.

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Robots for the Lab

Researchers have developed a robotic lab assistant, the Verge reports.

Ruling Awaited

CBC News reports Canada's Supreme Court is to rule on the constitutionality of the country's genetic non-discrimination law today.

To Find Where It Came From

The Associated Press reports the World Health Organization is sending experts to China to investigate the animal source of SARS-CoV-2.

Science Presents Atlas of Aberrant Cells in Lung Condition, More

In Science this week: atlas of affected cell populations in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and more.

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