Study identifies three new genes linked to cleft lip, palate risk
Genetic/congenital A recent study published in PLOS Genetics has identified several novel genetic variants associated with the risk…
One-size-fits-(nearly)-all fix for V2R mutations
Genetic/congenital Genetic mutations are the primary cause of most rare diseases. Although each condition affects a small fraction…
Research uncovers gene variant role in disease biology
Immune New research has filled in missing links between gene variants that have been implicated in disease through…
African American ancestry study identifies new lung cancer risk factors
Cancer Despite having lower smoking habits than other groups in the U.S., Black Americans are more likely to…