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·March 13, 2020·2 min read

Whole genomes of coronavirus from UK patients sequenced

Researchers have sequenced their first two genomes of COVID-19 from samples of patients in the UK. The genomes have been published on an international viral sequence database. The sequences will provide critical information to track the spread and evolution of the virus in the UK and worldwide.

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·February 25, 2019·5 min read

Brain Cells Involved in Insomnia Identified

A new study identifies 956 genetic variants that contribute to an increased risk of insomnia. Researchers also identified the brain areas, biological processes and cell types that mediate the genetic risk of insomnia.

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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome

Researchers have identified a significant overlap between suicide and major depressive disorder.

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·November 5, 2018·2 min read

Lasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and Brain

Researchers report stress during fetal development and early childhood can have lasting implications for brain development, leading to increased risks of brain disorders later in life.

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·February 19, 2016·6 min read

First Genetic Evidence of Modern Human DNA in a Neanderthal Individual

A new study reports researchers have discovered evidence of interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans around 100,000 years ago, tens of thousands of years earlier than previously thought.

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·February 19, 2016·5 min read

Math Model Explains Variability in Mutation Rate Across the Human Genome

Researchers have created a math model to estimate the rates of mutation in the human genome.

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·October 4, 2015·5 min read

A Single Neuron May Carry Up To 1000 Genetic Mutations

A new study reports individual neurons may harbor up to 1000 genetic mutations which arise while genes are in active use and after brain development is complete.