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How-to: perform a genome-wide association study (GWAS)

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are commonly used in the genomics world to identify variants associated with a trait or disease. […]

Largest study of its kind reveals risk genes for epilepsy development

Over 50 million people worldwide are currently living with epilepsy. However, one third of patients are resistant to common antiseizure […]

Novel associations for schizophrenia identified in a diverse cohort

Researchers have identified three novel genetic associations with schizophrenia, according to a new study published this week in Nature Genetics. […]

New Study Sheds Light on Endometriosis Genetics and Pain Mechanisms

In a recent study, published in Nature, researchers conducted a large genome-wide association study on endometriosis, including data from more […]

Researchers discover new genetic associations with chronic kidney disease

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers identified new rare variants and genes associated with chronic kidney disease. […]

Mind the Gap: New Study Shows Differences in Male and Female Genetic Pathways in MDD

In a recent study, published in Nature Molecular Psychiatry, researchers have performed a sex-stratified genome-wide association analysis for MDD on […]

Japanese Study Identifies 35 Genetic Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation

In a new study published in Nature, researchers have identified 35 genetic susceptibility loci for atrial fibrillation (AF) in a […]

Exome sequencing study identifies new genes and variants involved in Crohn’s disease

Written by Miyako Rogers, Science Writer A new study published in Nature uses large-scale exome sequencing to identify new genes […]

Genetic Association Study of Mild Covid-19 Reveals Protective Variants

Written by Vered Smith, Science Writer  A paper has been published in Nature Genetics exploring the genetic associations of mild […]

Largest genetic study of migraine reveals new genetic risk factors 

An international consortium of leading migraine scientists has identified over 120 regions of the genome that are connected to risk […]