genome wide association study

DNA Test Predicts Adverse Reactions In East Asians

Scientists in Japan have developed a DNA screen that could help East Asian patients avoid severe reactions to medications used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, leukemia and rheumatic disease.

Scientists Identify New Gene Regions That Increase Risk Of Lupus

Ten new gene regions that confer increased susceptibility to lupus have been identified in Asians.

Genes Involved In Peripheral Artery Disease Identified

An epidemiological study has identified three specific genes associated with peripheral artery disease in the Japanese population.

Taxing By The Pound

As Asia transitions from battling infectious microbes to battling the bulge, can a controversial 'fat tax' in Japan keep waistlines under control?

Lotus Transcriptome Sequenced

A transcriptome analysis of the lotus could facilitate future functional genomics studies on the ancient plant.

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.

Human Genes & Coffee Beans

Whether or not you like coffee is determined by just six genetic loci, according to the largest genetic study on the topic to date.

New Risk Factor For Leukopenia In Asians Identified

A genetic variant of the NUDT15 gene could be used to screen Asian populations for sensitivity to thiopurine drugs.

GWAS Uncovers The Genetic Basis of Schizophrenia

The results of a genome-wide association study (GWAS) suggest that the immune system might be involved in schizophrenia.