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Discovery of over 100 genomic loci linked to hypertension
The study’s findings explain the genetic differences in people’s blood pressure, which could lead to personalised medicine approaches.
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Gut bacteria may contribute to blood pressure drug resistance
By studying the gut microbes of rats, researchers discovered that a bacteria known as Coprococcus comes contributes to resistance to high blood pressure drugs.
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The potential of epigenomic medicine in cardiology
Advances in genomic medicine are playing an increasingly important role in the field of cardiology. Better analysis and understanding of patient genomic and epigenomic information can enable more personalised patient treatment and medical intervention. Here, Professor John Giannios considers the potential to use genomic medicine to prevent, monitor, diagnose and…
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New synthetic biologic could treat obesity-related diseases
A synthetically made glycopeptide biologic has shown promise as a treatment for obesity-related diseases in mice.
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Predicting COVID-19 susceptibility and severity
Recent reports suggest that both clinical and genetic risk factors may contribute to COVID-19 susceptibility and severity. Catherine Ball, Chief Scientific Officer of Ancestry®, discusses results of the company’s COVID-19 Research Study, designed to explore non-genetic and genetic associations with disease outcomes.
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Inflammatory molecules for controlling capillary loss discovered
Scientists have discovered three major pro-inflammatory mediators that drive capillary loss and identified drug combinations to prevent the degeneration of these tiny blood vessels.
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Genes associated with heavy alcohol use may also impact compulsive behaviour and addiction
A study suggests there may be common genetic pathways between alcohol use disorder and other addictions, so GWAS identification of affected genes could provide the targets for new therapies.