Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, 23andMe is embarking on a first-of-its-kind study that will engage with customers to learn more about genetic variants associated with weight loss, and the effectiveness of using different diets or exercise to lose weight.
This week 23andMe released a new genetic health risk report on celiac disease that looks at two genetic variants — rs2187668 and rs7454108 — that are linked to the HLA-DQ2.5 and HLA-DQ8 haplotypes.
The annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics kicks off in Orlando this October packed with five days of seminars, panel discussions, talks, and presentations that are all part of an event that might best be described as the Coachella (or Woodstock if you prefer) of genetics.
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at 23andMe found a link between the susceptibility for some of the most common infectious diseases and dozens of specific variants in genes involved in the body’s frontline immune response system.
For the first time, researchers have identified genetic variants that put some women at a higher risk of having a premature baby — findings that may ultimately help scientists prevent what is the leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide.
A new Fertility Research Community launched by the next-generation women’s health company Celmatix, and 23andMe, will use genetic and other data to uncover more on what impacts a woman’s ability to conceive.
When did that 2 percent Yakut ancestry make its way into your family tree? The newest 23andMe Ancestry feature may have the answer for you.
Some websites and products have made bold claims that common genetic variants in MTHFR can cause a wide array of health conditions. So we decided to dig deeper into the published scientific literature to evaluate the evidence.
In a new study published today in Nature Communications, 23andMe researchers identified 15 genetic variants associated with being a morning person, including four genetic variants never before connected to sleep cycles, and associations like BMI and depression.
From implanting cells into the brain to prevent the loss of dopamine producing nerve cells, to placing light sensitive channels in nerve cells to better treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, researchers are pushing into new realms in the fight against the disease.
