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Study shows link between smoking and COVID-19 severity, death
Smoking is highly likely to worsen the severity of COVID-19 and the risk of dying from the infection, finds a…
Large-scale genetic repeat variations contribute to height and other human traits
New study finds that a type of genetic modification involving long, repeated sequences within the human genome can affect a…
Genetic test better than blood test for cardiovascular diseases
Determining an individual’s blood group based on genetic tests instead of merely traditional blood tests can provide a better picture…
High sensation-seeking personality trait confers susceptibility to drug addiction
People who have a high sensation-seeking personality trait may be more likely to develop an addiction to cocaine, according to…
Genetic risk of heart disease may be due to low Omega 3-linked biomarker
People who are genetically more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases may benefit from boosting a biomarker found in fish…
Genetic ancestry and hypertension risk
Black individuals have higher rates of hypertension compared to Americans of European or Hispanic ancestry. Yet the contributions of genetic…
Genetic testing proves beneficial in prescribing effective blood thinners
Pharmacogenomics is a valuable tool for health care providers to help prescribe the right drug for the right patient to…
Genetic discovery gives insight into causes of eye disease
A genetic defect could hold the key to preventing or delaying the onset of a debilitating eye disease that can…
Researchers develop mutant gene-targeted immunotherapy approach to fight cancers
A novel targeted immunotherapy approach developed by researchers at the Ludwig Center, the Lustgarten Laboratory, and Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer…