Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for both men and women. While risk for […]
Researchers identify a genetic defect that increases the risk of debilitating eye disease
A genetic defect could hold the key to preventing or delaying the onset of a debilitating eye disease that can […]
Interaction between LDL cholesterol and PRS can predict risk of heart attack
Allelica, a leading genomics software company specializing in developing polygenic risk scores (PRS) for personalized medicine, today announced publication of […]
Neanderthal-derived protein may protect against COVID-19 susceptibility and severity
Researchers at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital have discovered that increased levels of the protein […]
Genetic tool improves estimation of prostate cancer risk in diverse ethnic/racial groups
Building upon previous research, an international team led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has […]
Uninherited genetic mutations can cause spina bifida
Genetic mutations which occur naturally during the earliest stages of an embryo's development can cause the severe birth defect spina […]
Neuromuscular disease registry helps patients access research, clinical trials, new genetic tests, and therapies
The Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry (CNDR) was launched in 2010 to increase efficient patient access to cutting-edge research and clinical […]
Multiple Sclerosis Causes
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease caused by damage to the nerve fibres in the central nervous system. This damage […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Allergies
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term for developmental conditions that affect communication, behaviour and social interaction. Typically, symptoms […]
Scientists identify genetic risks of rare inflammatory disease
In a paper published today in the American Journal of Human Genetics, a group of international collaborators led by researchers […]