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Researchers release analysis of largest, most diverse genetic data set

Scienmag

Data demonstrates new increased diversity in genetic studies and provides new insights into population-specific diseases Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and their colleagues published a new analysis today in the journal Nature from genetic sequencing data of more than 53,000 individuals, primarily from minority (..)

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Research partners advance AAV gene therapy for heart disease

Drug Discovery World

Evox Therapeutics has agreed a research collaboration and option agreement with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Icahn Mount Sinai) in New York, NY, US. Susmita Sahoo, Associate Professor of Medicine, Cardiology at Icahn Mount Sinai has been exploring the use of exosomes in gene therapy for several years.

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How Phosphorus’ GeneCompass Preventative Genetic Test Can Help People Manage Their Health

XTalks

Phosphorus, a leading preventative genomics company, has developed the first comprehensive preventative genetic test for consumers. The test is called GeneCompass and features medical-grade technology to provide a holistic assessment of genetic health and wellness. The Phosphorus GeneCompass test has a list price of $249.

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Teens knowing results of their cardiomyopathy genetic tests may improve family function

Scienmag

Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine Journal Report DALLAS, July 13, 2021 — Sharing the results of genetic testing for cardiomyopathy in adolescents ages 13-18 does not appear to cause emotional harm to families or adversely impact family function or dynamics, according to new research published today in Circulation: Genomic and Precision (..)

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Unexpected electrical changes seen in first successful transplant of genetically-modified pig heart

Medical Xpress

Ten months after transplanting the first genetically-modified pig heart into a human patient, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers continue to report on new findings from the landmark transplant.

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FSU College of Medicine researcher develops new possibilities to prevent sudden cardiac death

Scienmag

Credit: Mark Bauer/FSU College of Medicine Nearly a half-million people a year die from sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the U.S. A leading cause of SCD in young athletes is arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), a genetic disease in which healthy heart muscle is replaced over time […].

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New genetic clues point to new treatments for ‘silent’ stroke

Scienmag

Decade-long search uncovers genes responsible for lacunar strokes, a major cause of vascular dementia Scientists have identified new genetic clues in people who’ve had small and often apparently ‘silent’ strokes that are difficult to treat and a major cause of vascular dementia, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (..)