In a GWAS study assessing genetic risk factors for loss of smell due to COVID-19 infection, a significant locus containing two genes involved in metabolizing odorants was identified: https://t.co/7bUMYHaGNc #smell #genetics #GWAS #genome #odorant #covidー19 #covid19research

Research provided new insight into the pathogenesis of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva- involving bone growth over the normal skeleton. The study revealed impaired regeneration of muscle tissue to be a potential driver of the disorder: https://t.co/FSKb9XggHO #bonedisease

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Selected lectures from the 9th PAHGC are now up on our YouTube channel https://t.co/JcTycj0YUL. Catch up on talks from the Big Data Genomics in Arabs, and New Insights into Rare Diseases modules. Talks from the 3rd and 4th modules will be added soon. #PAHGC

Researchers identify exploit to deter growth of certain aggressive blood cancers. A study showed the effect of silencing and selective inhibition of ATF4 and SIRT3 in starving cancer cells and inhibiting growth: https://t.co/Ru9zZ9TD6I #bloodcancer #lymphoma #genetics

The #CTGA #database is growing with more data. Here are our latest numbers of...

Research on developmental stuttering pinpoints multiple genes; models polygenic-risk score through GWAS and meta-analysis studies: https://t.co/MiZ8ItO6e1 #stuttering #developmental #communication #disorder #polygenic #GWAS #genetics #genes #variants #machinelearning

Your attendance (CME) & poster-presenter certificates for the 9th PAHGC are...

Thanks to all the delegates, speakers, presenters, sponsors, and supporters who made last week's virtual 9th PAHGC a successful and engaging event! We look forward to opening up more opportunities in sharing knowledge in the field. https://t.co/iYV6uYtAot #genetics #genomics

Module 3 of the 9th PAHGC showcased presentations on the theme of Genomics and...