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Medical News | Medical Articles - Genetics - Oct 10, 2018 Edition

	October 10, 2018
	Genetics
	The latest Genetics news from News Medical

Largest ever study identifies new genes linked with high blood pressure

The largest ever genetic analysis of over one million people has identified 535 new genes associated with high blood pressure.

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New genome editing tool used to heal genetic disease

Parents of newborns may be familiar with the metabolic disorder phenylketonuria: in Switzerland, all newborn babies are screened for this genetic disease.

	Expert proposes new model to generate automated updates of genetic test results Maybe the genetic test report your doctor ordered says your DNA contains many “variants of unknown significance.” Currently, up to 70 percent of such reports are negative or inconclusive.

	Genetic link to erectile dysfunction discovered According to a new study there may be a genetic link to erectile dysfunction. This is the first time that such as connection has been made and this could mean that newer avenues of treatment could be explored for erectile dysfunction, explain the researchers.

	Researchers design new method to pinpoint genetic differences between species Why do naked mole rats live up to 31 years, when distantly related lab mice are lucky to make it to four? How is the aquatic axolotl capable of regenerating limbs, jaws, spines and even brains when frogs can only regrow tails as tadpoles? How can these difference be exploited for the benefit of human health?

	Researchers identify sex-specific genetic risk factor for pancreatic cancer In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, researchers have found that mutation of a gene called ATRX may lead to increased risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer in females.

	New DNA tool can predict people's height and potentially assess risk for serious illnesses A new DNA tool created by Michigan State University can accurately predict people's height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer.