Genetics

Attitudes of professional actors towards the implementation of screening for reproductive genetic carriers: a systematic review – European Journal of Human Genetics

Diving L, Newson AJ. Ethical issues in screening for reproductive genetic carriers. Med J Aust. 2021;214:165–7. Google Scholar article Antonarakis SE. Screening for carriers of recessive disorders. Nat Rev Genet. 2019;20:549–61. CAS Google Scholar Article Langlois S, Benn P, Wilkins-Haug L. Current controversies in prenatal diagnosis 4: expanded preconception carrier screening should replace all current …

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Canine genetics, the moon capsule, and biased sports science

Canine genetics, the moon capsule, and biased sports science

Researchers have identified genetic variants linked to different canine behaviors.Credit: Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Registry/Getty Study finds genetic links to dog behaviors An analysis that combined behavioral data from 46,000 dogs with DNA sequences from 4,000 dogs identified genetic variants linked to their characteristic behaviors, such as nervousness or aggression (EV Dutrow et al. Cell …

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Link between genetics and neuropsychiatric disorders confirmed – Neuroscience News

Summary: 1% of patients enrolled in a health initiative carry at least one rare genetic variant linked to an increased risk of a neuropsychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. A third of people with one variant had been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Source: Geisinger Health System A Geisinger study of more …

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Weight Loss Tips: Is Your Metabolic Rate Influenced By Genetics?

Weight Loss Tips: Is Your Metabolic Rate Affected By Genetics?

You can still improve your metabolism even if you have a genetically slow metabolism The chemical process that maintains your health is called your metabolism. It moves at different rates depending on the person. More calories are left behind and are more likely to be stored as fat in those with a slow metabolism. Those …

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