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Complex interactions between ecological, molecular, and immunological factors drive viral emergence in tropical regions
Genetics & Precision Medicine Sys. Review
Complex interactions between ecological, molecular, and immunological factors drive viral emergence in tropical regions Complex Factors Drive the Emergence of Tropical Viral Diseases
This narrative review synthesizes the drivers of viral emergence in tropical regions, focusing on ecological, molecular, and immune factors.…
New research highlights how climate change, land use, and viral evolution combine to drive the emergence of tropical viral diseases.
Macrophage pyroptosis drives intestinal inflammation and mucosal barrier impairment in inflammatory bowel disease
Genetics & Precision Medicine Sys. Review
Macrophage pyroptosis drives intestinal inflammation and mucosal barrier impairment in inflammatory bowel disease Cell death process drives inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease
This systematic review explores the role of macrophage pyroptosis in the pathological evolution of inflammatory bowel disease. The authors c…
A specific type of cell death called macrophage pyroptosis triggers the release of harmful signals that damage the gut lining in inflammator…
eREACH digital intervention meets non-inferiority for genetic service uptake and anxiety in cancer patients
Genetics & Precision Medicine RCT
eREACH digital intervention meets non-inferiority for genetic service uptake and anxiety in cancer patients Digital tools may offer an alternative to genetic counselor counseling
This randomized non-inferiority trial of 773 patients found that the eREACH digital intervention was non-inferior to genetic counselor couns…
A new trial shows that digital tools can provide similar results to human counselors when preparing patients for genetic testing.
ATXN2 repeat lengths of 30 or more correlate with increased ALS risk and shorter diagnosis times
Genetics & Precision Medicine Meta-analysis
ATXN2 repeat lengths of 30 or more correlate with increased ALS risk and shorter diagnosis times Genetic markers help doctors identify specific risks for patients with ALS
This meta-analysis of 19 studies and the Project MinE dataset identifies 30 repeats as the lower limit of ATXN2 repeats defining significant…
Researchers found that a specific genetic marker helps identify who is at higher risk for ALS and helps predict how fast the disease may pro…
EZH2, CDK1, and AURKA risk score identifies high risk for biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer
Genetics & Precision Medicine Guideline
EZH2, CDK1, and AURKA risk score identifies high risk for biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer Three specific genes may help predict prostate cancer recurrence
This guideline provides an in silico analysis and experimental validation of a three-gene risk score for prostate cancer. The model demonstr…
A new risk score using three specific genes helps doctors identify which prostate cancer patients are at higher risk for the cancer returnin…
Multidisciplinary management of a CHD7 gene variant associated with favorable long-term outcomes in CHARGE syndrome
Genetics & Precision Medicine Sys. Review
Multidisciplinary management of a CHD7 gene variant associated with favorable long-term outcomes in CHARGE syndrome A girl with CHARGE syndrome survives despite a rare genetic variant
This case report describes a female patient with CHARGE syndrome and a specific de novo CHD7 mutation. The patient achieved significant impr…
A girl with CHARGE syndrome survived into school age despite having a specific genetic variant that previously led to death in other infants…
GWAS identifies 21 unique genes tied to balance, vertigo, and dizziness
Genetics & Precision Medicine Meta-analysis
GWAS identifies 21 unique genes tied to balance, vertigo, and dizziness New genetic mapping reveals how the body controls balance
This meta-analysis of GWAS and transcriptomic data from 781,273 individuals (96,517 cases) identifies 21 unique genes associated with dizzin…
Researchers identified 21 unique genes and a specific mechanism that may explain why people experience dizziness and balance issues.
253 autism-associated genes identified via rare coding variation in 62,429 individuals
Genetics & Precision Medicine Meta-analysis
253 autism-associated genes identified via rare coding variation in 62,429 individuals 253 genes linked to autism may also affect other conditions
This meta-analysis of exome sequencing data from over 1.5 million individuals identified 253 autism-associated genes and 497 genes impacting…
A massive genetic study found 253 autism-linked genes, many tied to other brain and body conditions, opening new paths for understanding.
Somatic passenger mutation burden is associated with hematologic malignancy and mortality in large genomic cohorts
Genetics & Precision Medicine Meta-analysis
Somatic passenger mutation burden is associated with hematologic malignancy and mortality in large genomic cohorts Genetic markers linked to blood cancer and higher mortality risk
This meta-analysis of 791,067 whole-genome sequences identifies 81 loci, including 42 novel loci, associated with somatic passenger mutation…
New research identifies specific genetic markers that link a high burden of mutations to blood cancer and increased risk of death.
Genetic cause identified in fewer than half of congenital heart disease cases
Genetics & Precision Medicine Sys. Review
Genetic cause identified in fewer than half of congenital heart disease cases Genetic causes identified in fewer than half of heart cases
This narrative review synthesizes current knowledge on the genetic basis of congenital heart diseases, noting that a definitive or candidate…
Identifying the genetic roots of congenital heart disease is difficult, as a clear genetic cause is found in less than half of all cases.
SMARCA4 frameshift mutations cause Coffin-Siris syndrome type 4 with high intellectual disability prevalence
Genetics & Precision Medicine Meta-analysis
SMARCA4 frameshift mutations cause Coffin-Siris syndrome type 4 with high intellectual disability prevalence SMARCA4 Mutations Linked to Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
This case report and literature review characterizes a novel SMARCA4 frameshift mutation in patients with Coffin-Siris syndrome type 4. The …
A new mutation in the SMARCA4 gene is linked to Coffin-Siris syndrome type 4, which often involves autism and intellectual disabilities.
Tumor immune microenvironment remodeling in osteosarcoma may influence risk of pathological fractures
Genetics & Precision Medicine Sys. Review
Tumor immune microenvironment remodeling in osteosarcoma may influence risk of pathological fractures Immune Environment Changes Linked to Bone Fracture Risk in Osteosarcoma
This systematic review examines how the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) impacts bone health and fracture risk in patients with osteosar…
A new look at the immune environment around tumors shows how specific cells may contribute to bone destruction and fracture risks in osteosa…

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