Tag: Genetics
KL-VSHET+ Genotype Linked to Reduced Alzheimer Disease Risk
Gene variant may be protective in those aged 60 to 80 years, cognitively normal, who carry APOE4
COVID-19 Came to New York City From Europe, Not Asia
Specific genetic codes in most New York City viral samples indicate they originated in Europe
Genetic Testing Does Not Enhance Heart Disease Risk Prediction
Polygenic risk score associated with heart disease events, not a better predictor than standard risk factors
Brain Changes From Multiple Sclerosis May Occur in Preteens
Greater genetic predisposition for MS tied to imaging-observable changes in white matter in preteens
Causal Link Suggested for IGF-1 Concentrations, Breast Cancer
In Mendelian randomization analyses, increase in genetically predicted IGF-1 linked to breast cancer
Genetic Risk Linked to T2DM in Women With History of GDM
Modest link found for genetic risk score with T2DM risk; link seems stronger for those with poorer dietary quality
Genetic Mutations ID’d in Breast Cancer After Menopause
3.55 percent of unselected postmenopausal women with breast cancer have pathogenic variants
Genetic Testing Proposed for All Women ≤65 With Breast Cancer
Expanded testing could increase detection of carriers for BRCA1/2, mutations in other predisposition genes
Molecularly Matched Therapy Promising in Pancreatic Cancer
Overall survival significantly longer for patients with actionable molecular alterations receiving matched tx
Alzheimer Disease Gene Mapping Project Proposed in New York State
Governor says initiative will help researchers working to slow the progression of Alzheimer disease
