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health-and-genetics1 year ago

"Uncovering Millions of Genetic Variants: The All of Us Research Program's Impact on Disease Risk"

The All of Us programme, aiming to improve healthcare by focusing on underrepresented groups, has uncovered over 275 million new genetic markers, with nearly 150 potentially linked to type 2 diabetes. This initiative, which has enrolled 413,000 participants, aims to bridge the gap in genetics research on non-white populations and provide a diverse genomic dataset for researchers. The findings emphasize the urgent need to study non-European genomes in more detail and update existing algorithms to improve the accuracy of personalized health care for minority populations.

via Nature.com|
#all-of-us-programme#genetic-diversity#genomic-research
science2 years ago

"Insights from Blue Whale Genes Challenge Inbreeding Expectations"

Genomic research on blue whale carcasses revealed surprising findings about the North Atlantic population, showing less inbreeding and more genetic variation than expected despite a history of industrial whaling. The study, published in Conservation Genetics, suggests that the long reproductive cycle of blue whales may have prevented a genetic bottleneck. With fewer than 3,500 adult blue whales remaining in the North Atlantic, the findings provide hope for the conservation of this endangered species.

via The New York Times|
#blue-whale#conservation-genetics#genomic-research
science2 years ago

Surviving the Frozen World: Genomic Research Reveals Humanity's Close Call with Extinction

A new genomic model suggests a significant decline in human ancestor populations between 800,000 and 900,000 years ago, with only 1280 breeding individuals during the transition from the early to middle Pleistocene. This population bottleneck lasted for about 117,000 years and coincided with climatic changes. The coalescence model used in the study revealed a distinct bottleneck in African populations and a weaker signal in non-African populations. The proposed bottleneck aligns with the time period of the last common ancestor of Denisovans, Neanderthals, and modern Homo sapiens, but further archaeological evidence is needed for validation.

via SciTechDaily|
#coalescence-model#genomic-research#human-ancestors
science-and-technology2 years ago

Cracking the Genetic Code of America's Beloved Snack

A study conducted by the University of Illinois has revealed the genetic diversity present in popcorn, which could potentially lead to the development of improved varieties of the popular snack. Researchers analyzed the genomes of 320 popcorn lines and identified over 308,000 genetic variations. This diversity could be beneficial for enhancing the agronomic performance of popcorn, such as disease resistance and herbicide tolerance. The study also found that popcorn can be grouped based on genetic similarities, allowing breeders to predict the performance of crosses between different lines. Additionally, the research shed light on the genetic basis of herbicide tolerance in popcorn, which could lead to the development of more tolerant cultivars.

via Phys.org|
#breeding#crop-sciences#genetic-diversity