A Stanford researcher explains that genome-wide association studies of psychiatric disorders are far more reliable than older, smaller genetic studies.
Category: Genetics
The future of genomics: A podcast featuring Stanford geneticists
Stanford geneticists discuss the future of genomics, including the importance of studying diverse populations for medical research.
How drug-resistant bugs grow in CF patients’ lungs
Some viruses help drug-resistant bacteria grow in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients, new Stanford research shows.
Flagging a cholesterol-raising disease using AI
Stanford researchers have created an algorithm to detect familial hypercholesterolemia, a hard-to-diagnose genetic disease.
CRISPR yields new potential “bubble boy” gene therapy
Stanford scientists and collaborators have harnessed CRISPR to replace the mutated gene underpinning the devastating immune disease, SCID-X1.
More genetic testing needed for ovarian cancer patients, new research suggests
The prevalence of genetic testing in the United States falls short of the recommended guidelines for women with ovarian cancer, new research indicates.
Genetic counseling in short supply in Mexico
New research has found that many regions of Mexico lack genetic counselors; increased outreach and training could help, Stanford researcher suggests.
Breast cancer recurrence, location predicted by molecular data
Molecular data identifies breast cancer subgroups likely to recur decades after successful treatment, predicts probable timing and location of metastases.
Gene-editing causes accidental changes — scientists now have a new way to track them
Scientists at Stanford have developed a tool that helps them track "off-target" gene edits that come as an accidental result of gene editing.
Inheritance: On family secrets, genetics and ethics
With a DNA test, Dani Shapiro discovered that the man she had thought was her father was not. She discussed the finding, and her writing, on campus.
Humanity is all right, probably, although human extinction remains quite possible, researcher says
Stanford epidemiologist Steve Luby remains optimistic, although he believes that human extinction is in the relatively near future is possible.
When will dengue turn life-threatening? Researchers identify genes that provide a tell
Stanford scientists have devised a way to predict the severity of dengue cases using a set of 20 genes and specific expression patterns.
“Scientific serendipity” identifies link between type of RNA and autism
Long non-coding RNAs are important but poorly understood regulatory elements. Now Stanford scientists have uncovered they play a role in autism.
Superior technique identified that can block CRISPR gene editing
A team of Stanford researchers has investigated several ways to block CRISPR gene editing and have found one that seems to work best.
Fragile DNA key to evolutionary leaps, say Stanford scientists
Fragile DNA may be key to major evolutionary changes in species as diverse as fish and humans, Stanford researchers believe
Tales of tech wonders and worries are Stanford Medicine magazine’s top 2018 reads
The top Stanford Medicine magazine stories of 2018 tell of technological advances and possible dangers.