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May 9, 2022
Gene variants and transplant drug dose
Genotyping multiple enzymes that metabolize the immunosuppressive drug tacrolimus — common used for lung transplant recipients — is important for correct dosing of the drug, Vanderbilt researchers found. -
May 5, 2022
Gene network linked to Type 2 diabetes
Vanderbilt researchers used a novel analytical approach to identify a network of genes associated with Type 2 diabetes, including 31 genes that had not previously been associated with the disease. -
April 28, 2022
Studies combine genetic testing, electronic health records to find undiagnosed diseases
Combining genetic testing with information from electronic health records revealed undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders and new conditions associated with inherited cancer gene mutations. -
April 26, 2022
Calculating risk for uterine fibroids
Vanderbilt researchers have constructed a polygenic risk score for uterine fibroids that will be useful for exploring causes of these benign tumors and identifying novel drug targets and therapies. -
April 21, 2022
When science spills onto social media
Vanderbilt researchers report that social media posts can offer insights into how the public feels about genome editing, with stances varying across platforms and differing from those of academics and policy makers. -
October 21, 2021
Study links genetic variants, protein expression and human diseases
An international research team has developed a new resource that connects genetic variants and protein expression, which is expected to speed the identification of genes that cause disease — and point to novel treatment strategies. -
July 8, 2021
Genetics of hydrocephalus
Fluid build-up in the brain — hydrocephalus — increases pressure and risk for brain damage; Vanderbilt researchers have now identified genes and signaling pathways associated with the condition.