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Study reveals genes that control hair whorl direction
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The genetic basis and polygenic nature of hair whorl orientation are both shown by the first gene mapping study on human scalp hair whorls. An article in the Elsevier-distributed Journal of Investigative Dermatology reports the discovery of four linked genetic variants that are likely to hav
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Study uncovers genes that dictate direction of hair whorls
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The first gene mapping investigation on human scalp hair whorls demonstrates both the genetic foundation and the polygenic nature of hair whorl orientation.
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Polygenic risk scores may enhance detection of colorectal cancer
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Despite the broad acceptance of screening initiatives in several high-income European nations, colorectal cancer rates remain high. Most people are screened starting at the same age in these initiatives, which tend to utilise a one-size-fits-all approach without taking individual circumstanc
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Adding genomic info to blood biomarkers yields cost-effective results for
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The researchers used machine learning to build predictive models for individuals' future risks of nine common diseases, based on their genetic information and the biomarkers that they measured.
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Study reveals several genes, individual genetic variations are associated
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers report the identification of numerous genes and specific genetic variations that are linked to atrial fibrillation in the largest genetic study of heart arrhythmia to date. Polygenic risk scores were generated using genetic data based on the analysis of data from over a million i
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Study reveals a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle can lower the risk of st
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 23 (ANI): According to a new study, people who are genetically at higher risk for stroke can lower that risk by adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle.
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Study finds new algorithm that can identify people with Kidney disease ris
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], June 19 (ANI): A new algorithm can analyse thousands of mutations across the genome and determine a person's risk of getting chronic kidney disease, according to a recent study.
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Accurate diagnosis of epilepsy can be aided by genetic risk scores
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 4 (ANI): Epilepsy, which is a relatively common condition and affecting approximately 1 per cent of individuals worldwide, is often inherited and misdiagnosed. Recent research has shown that sufferers have elevated polygenic risk scores (PRSs) for the condition. Th
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Genetic risk scores can aid accurate diagnosis of epilepsy: Study
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): Although epilepsy is a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 1 per cent of individuals worldwide, it is often difficult to diagnose in clinical practice, and it is estimated that up to a quarter of all cases may be misdiagnosed initially. Epil
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