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The impact of travel on gut health and antibiotic resistance

Have you ever wondered how jet-setting across the globe might affect your gut health? A recent study has dug into this intriguing question, revealing that travel can have some unexpected impacts on t..

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Unraveling variant misclassification: Insights from ClinVar and HGMD databases

Genetic variant databases are vital for interpreting genetic variations in clinical settings and research. However, misclassified variants can create challenges. A recent study analyzed archives of C..

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Decoding genetic variants: ClinGen’s expert recommendations for evaluating splicing variant data

The ClinGen Sequence Variant Interpretation Working Group has published recommendations on how to evaluate splicing variant data, offering standardized guidance on evidence codes and functional data ..

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Improved human pangenome identifies more genetic variations

Exciting news in genetic research! The Human Pangenome Reference Consortium has unveiled an improved version of the human pangenome reference. This comprehensive reference includes genetic informatio..

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Depression linked to gut bacteria and blood molecules

Depression is a serious mental health issue affecting over 280 million people worldwide. Recent research has revealed a potential link between gut health and the development of major depressive disor..

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Revolutionizing newborn care: Machine learning and whole-genome sequencing for early diagnosis of sick newborns

Researchers have developed a method called "Mendelian Phenotype Search Engine" (MPSE) to identify which sick infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) would benefit most from newborn whole-g..

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Whole-genome sequencing could help lower infant mortality rates

What is the percentage of infant deaths caused by genetic diseases? According to a study published in JAMA Network: 41% of infant deaths were caused by single-gene diseases. For 30% of th..

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Our microbiome is shaped by social contacts, potentially influencing health and disease susceptibility

A recent study in Nature found that people who live together tend to have similar microbes in their gut and mouth. The longer they live together, the more alike their microbiomes become. This suggest..

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A combination of genetic alterations makes melanoma immortal

What makes melanoma (skin cancer) immortal? Scientists discover a combination of genetic alterations that enables cancer to live forever. A study published in Science describes how the combinati..

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Ancient viral DNA in the human genome guards against infections

A recent paper published in Science reports that viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain modern viruses. The r..

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