Vanderbilt Genetics Institute Archive — Page 2 of 4
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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 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
Study links depression scores, white blood cell count
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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. -
September 6, 2021
Medical diagnoses in musicians
Vanderbilt researchers mined electronic health records to find medical diagnoses that are more or less prevalent among musicians, who are present in large numbers in “Music City.” -
July 8, 2021
Study finds genetic risk factors for severe COVID-19 illness
A massive worldwide collaboration including researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has identified several genetic factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 illness.