genome institute of singapore
Why Psoriasis Is Ten Times Less Common In Chinese
A genome-wide analysis has revealed that Chinese populations have only 10 out of 44 of the genes linked to psoriasis.
Gene Linked To Exfoliation Syndrome Discovered
A genome-wide association study has uncovered mutations in CACNA1A as a potential cause of exfoliation syndrome.
The Genes Behind Colorectal Cancer Relapse
Researchers are developing a diagnostic test for metasizing colon cancer based on the patient's genetic profile.
Sensitive SNP Sifting With Statistics
Requiring neither genotyping nor whole-genome sequencing, the G-SCI method has been used to link genetic variations to autoimmune disease.
Six New Gene Loci Linked To Leprosy
A genome wide association study has identified six new genes linked to susceptibility to leprosy.
The Surprising Role Of Viral DNA In The Human Genome
Rather than harming us, endogenous retroviral DNA may actually be important during early embryogenesis, scientists say.
Unique Cholesterol-AMD Link In East Asians
The discovery that cholesterol ester transfer protein is linked to age-related macular degeneration in East Asians could open up new avenues of treatment.
Enabling Patient-Specific Cancer Predictions
OncoIMPACT can make sense of highly complex omics data, using them to produce personalized cancer predictions.
Marker For Aggressive Breast Cancer Identified
The gene RASAL2 could help identify triple negative breast cancers and inform treatment options for the aggressive disease.
