Genetics & Genomics Archive — Page 1 of 15

June 15, 2026

Study identifies genetic cause for rare skin condition, points to new therapeutic option

The research highlights the value of studying rare genetic diseases to uncover fundamental immunological mechanisms.

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June 9, 2026

Vanderbilt Health and UAB partner to help more clinicians use genomic medicine in everyday care

The project, called the Southeast Genomic Medicine Service, or SE-GEMS, will create a genomic eConsult service that allows clinicians to ask practical questions about genetic testing, test interpretation and next steps in care.

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May 18, 2026

Study finds benefit in genotype-guided care for depression

Genetic variants known to slow or speed metabolism of drugs for depression and anxiety disorders are very common.

May 11, 2026

Multi-organ metabolite ‘signature’ signals increased heart failure risk

A multi-institutional group has identified a “signature” of metabolic molecules associated with exercise-induced physiologic deficits that, when released into the bloodstream, signal heightened heart failure risk.

April 14, 2026

Genomic testing finds a higher prevalence of high-risk breast cancer in Black women

These findings highlight the critical need for tumor genomic testing for all patients to identify those with high-risk tumors, which occur more frequently in Black women, and which require more aggressive treatment to prevent recurrence.

April 8, 2026

Adding steps offsets risk of chronic disease: Study

Using Fitbits, researchers set out to discover how many additional steps patients need to reduce risks of chronic disease.