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Genome Wide Association

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health-and-genetics3 months ago•52 min saved

Genetic Insights into Human Metabolism and Blood Molecule Levels

A large-scale study using whole-genome sequencing in over 700,000 individuals identified new genetic factors influencing metabolic health, including genes like IRS2 linked to type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, highlighting the benefits of WGS over exome sequencing for understanding complex traits.

via Nature|

#bmi #genome-wide-association #health-and-genetics

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Genetic Factors Identified in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A large UK genetic study called DecodeME identified eight genetic signals associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), providing biological evidence for the disease's origins and potentially guiding future treatments, though further research is needed to fully understand these findings.

via ScienceAlert|

#chronic-fatigue #decodeme #genetics