genetic risk variants
Breast Cancer Study Highlights Germline Genetic Influence on Tumor Subtype, Aggressiveness
Investigators saw relationships between germline epitope burdens in frequently amplified driver genes and immunoediting-related breast cancer features.
All of Us Data Leads to New Genetic Variants, Disease Risk Contributors
A collection of papers has provided a look at findings from the All of Us Research Program's release of 245,388 clinical-grade genome sequences.
FDA Approves AutoGenomics Test for Opioid Use Disorder Risk
The genetic test is intended to be used before exposure to oral opioid pain medications in patients being considered for a four- to 30-day prescription.
Breast Cancer Risk Genes Unearthed in Exome Sequence Meta-Analysis
Researchers tracked down a handful of previously unappreciated susceptibility genes using exome sequences for more than 244,000 European women with or without breast cancer.
COVID-19 Protection Provided by HLA Genetic Variant, Study Suggests
Using data from bone marrow registry participants, researchers found an HLA variant linked to symptom-free SARS-CoV-2 infection and better immune cell responses.