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  • Researchers at the Macquarie University Brain Institute and Clinic have helped accelerate the search for disease-causing genes by building new genetic 'families'.

  • Rare genetic variants found among Polynesians reveal gaps in global databases that could have implications for health care.

  • Scientists have discovered all five essential nucleobases used in DNA and RNA in pristine samples from asteroid Ryugu, revealing that key ingredients for life existed in space billions of years ago.

  • Global leaders at COP17 biodiversity summit complained that companies using public genetic data are not paying into a voluntary fund to protect nature.

  • Genetic interaction is the phenomenon where the effects of one gene are modified by one or several other genes.

  • A large-scale international study, led by Ole Andreassen at University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, in collaboration with international consortium, offers new insights for understanding the .

  • Scientists found unusual DNA patterns in Chornobyl dogs, suggesting natural selection may explain differences between nearby dog populations.

  • Scientists have discovered overlooked DNA sequences that may help explain autism, revealing genetic changes missed by conventional testing.

  • Learn more about a study that found low-dose aspirin to be associated with lower dementia risk in certain genetic populations.

  • A new perspective argues that pharmacogenomic testing could improve emergency department prescribing, but no randomized controlled trials have yet tested its clinical utility in ED populations.

  • An analysis of about 2,400 adults with biopsy-confirmed MASLD linked early-onset cirrhosis to genetic susceptibility and type 2 diabetes, while standard fibrosis scores would not prompt further .

  • Brugada syndrome genetic testing identified six SCN5A variants in Malaysian patients, highlighting potential screening applications.