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Gut microbiota and immunotherapy response

A new meta-analysis links trans-kingdom gut microbiota (bacteria, eukaryotes, viruses, archaea) to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) response in cancer patients. Key species, such as Faecalibacterium..

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High diagnostic yield of prenatal exome sequencing in ultrasound anomalies

A study of 629 pregnancies with ultrasound-detected anomalies found that exome sequencing identified pathogenic variants in 14% of cases. The detection rate was higher in fetuses with multiple anomal..

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How do we age? New insights into aging

A recent study tracked molecular changes in 108 people over time, revealing that aging involves critical shifts around ages 44 and 60. These changes impact immune function and metabolism, shedding li..

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A timeline of key discoveries in genetics: from Darwin to The Human Genome Project

Genetics as we know and understand it today has been shaped, over decades, by the work of many dedicated scientists around the world, and they all deserve our praise and recognition. To illust..

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Decoding Alzheimer’s: A detailed cellular map of brain changes

A comprehensive single-cell transcriptomic atlas of 1.3 million cells from aged human brains reveals cellular pathways linked to Alzheimer’s disease. This study uncovers region-specific neuron vuln..

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Breast-conserving therapy for BRCA breast cancer: Long-term survival and outcomes

A recent study highlights promising outcomes for BRCA variant carriers with breast cancer undergoing breast-conserving therapy. Analyzing 172 women, the research found that despite higher risks of ip..

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Optimizing Laboratory Operations for Human Genetics Diagnostics with Technology Transfer

In the rapidly evolving field of human genetics diagnostics, laboratories face the challenge of keeping up with the latest advancements in technology while ensuring efficient operations and high-qual..

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Web’s most frequently asked questions about mosaicism

Mosaicism is the presence of two or more genetically different sets of cells within the same person. It is a biological phenomenon that may have no effect, but it could also lead to genetic disorders..

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Our Team Explains: Mosaicism

Mosaicism is a biological phenomenon in which a person has two or more genetically different sets of cells. Although mosaicism may have no effect, it could also lead to genetic disorders and even cau..

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Paired DNA-RNA testing enhances variant detection in colorectal cancer patients

Traditional DNA tests may overlook 10% of classic in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) cases. By integrating RNA sequencing, researchers unveiled novel APC variants in six families, explaining mis..

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