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Late Breaking Studies Identify Novel Genetic Contributors to Autism, Pancreatic Disease, and a Common Pediatric Cancer

Late Breaking Studies Identify Novel Genetic Contributors to Autism, Pancreatic Disease, and a Common Pediatric Cancer

Published: Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 5:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org   Four new discoveries presented at the ASHG 2021 Annual Meeting are providing novel insights into the genetics basics of human diseases and disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, pancreatic agenesis, and rhabdomyosarcoma, the most common soft tissue cancer in... Read More

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New Research Highlights Role of DNA Expression Regulation in Longevity Across Mammal Species

New Research Highlights Role of DNA Expression Regulation in Longevity Across Mammal Species

Published: Monday, October 18, 2021, 2:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – Small changes in the regulatory mechanisms of DNA expression show correlations with chronological age, sex, and lifespan, according to new research presented at the American Society of Human Genetics 2021 Annual Meeting.  These findings open new avenues for... Read More

Genetic Risk Factors for Suicide Attempt in U.S. Veterans

Genetic Risk Factors for Suicide Attempt in U.S. Veterans

Published: Monday, October 18, 2021, 1:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – More than 800,000 people die each year from suicide worldwide, and the rate of suicide among U.S. military veterans is now 1.5 times higher than the rate among civilians. In addition, for each adult who dies by suicide,... Read More

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