Single cells reveal genetic connections of neurodevelopmental disorders
A novel computational approach helps researchers identify connections between genes involved in different neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Genetics
Human Genome Sequencing Center gives peek into ‘All of Us’ Research Program
Oftentimes, one size does not fit all in healthcare. Today, physicians and researchers across the country are working toward the goal of precision medicine —
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Resonance podcast: The growth of clinical genetics
Nowadays, genetic information can be easily accessed with a simple purchase of an at-home kit. However, diagnosing and treating genetic disorders is much more complex.
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A health policy postdoc’s perspective on ASHG
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) annual meeting drew more than 8,000 attendees to Houston last week. The exhibit hall was buzzing with colorful
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Celebrating National DNA Day
In 1998, the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine was chosen as one of three centers to finish the sequencing of the
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How will you protect yourself on National Data Privacy Day?
Did you know that National Data Privacy Day is Jan. 28? Congress first recognized this day in 2009 to raise awareness about the importance of
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What is genetic counseling?
With the sharp rise in popularity of direct-to-consumer genetic testing and the practice of precision medicine, it’s no coincidence that interest in careers related to
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The next frontier in the battle against childhood cancer: Genetics and genomics
Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children, and although mortality rates continue to decline, coping with a diagnosis does not get
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Family finds answers, hope after discovery of rare genetic disorder
When Della Calder was just one year old, Caitlin Calder noticed troubling issues with her daughter’s early development. “We started seeing signs of autism spectrum
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The gene “goalkeeper”: Exploring Spanish interpretation of genetic information
Imagine you are a patient in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language. You meet with a doctor and a medical interpreter to
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