Genetics & Genomics Archive — Page 9 of 15
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May 19, 2022
Genetics and blood pressure
Including polygenic risk scores for blood pressure may improve predictive models to identify people at risk for treatment-resistant hypertension. -
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. -
March 24, 2022
High blood pressure genes improve heart surgery survival in children
Vanderbilt researchers have found that children with a genetic makeup that predicts high blood pressure as adults are more likely to survive congenital heart defect repair surgery. -
December 2, 2021
Gene discoveries give new hope to people who stutter
New research shows the potential to identify therapeutic directions that could improve outcomes for people who stutter.