Within-sibship genome-wide association analyses decrease bias in estimates of direct genetic effects
Estimates from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of unrelated individuals capture
effects of inherited variation (direct effects), demography (population stratification …
effects of inherited variation (direct effects), demography (population stratification …
Cohort profile update: the HUNT study, Norway
BO Åsvold, A Langhammer, TA Rehn… - International journal …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
The Trøndelag Health Study (the HUNT Study) is a population-based cohort study of the
adult population in Trøndelag County, Norway. It was previously called the Nord-Trøndelag …
adult population in Trøndelag County, Norway. It was previously called the Nord-Trøndelag …
Multi-ancestry genome-wide association analyses improve resolution of genes and pathways influencing lung function and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk
Lung-function impairment underlies chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
predicts mortality. In the largest multi-ancestry genome-wide association meta-analysis of …
predicts mortality. In the largest multi-ancestry genome-wide association meta-analysis of …
Polygenic prediction of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension
Preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are common pregnancy complications
associated with adverse maternal and child outcomes. Current tools for prediction …
associated with adverse maternal and child outcomes. Current tools for prediction …
Genetic effects on the timing of parturition and links to fetal birth weight
The timing of parturition is crucial for neonatal survival and infant health. Yet, its genetic
basis remains largely unresolved. We present a maternal genome-wide meta-analysis of …
basis remains largely unresolved. We present a maternal genome-wide meta-analysis of …
Taiwan Biobank: A rich biomedical research database of the Taiwanese population
Summary The Taiwan Biobank (TWB) is an ongoing prospective study of> 150,000
individuals aged 20–70 in Taiwan. A comprehensive list of phenotypes was collected for …
individuals aged 20–70 in Taiwan. A comprehensive list of phenotypes was collected for …
Harnessing human genetics and stem cells for precision cardiovascular medicine
Human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) platforms are valuable for biomedical and
pharmaceutical research by providing tissue-specific human cells that retain patients' …
pharmaceutical research by providing tissue-specific human cells that retain patients' …
A unified framework for estimating country-specific cumulative incidence for 18 diseases stratified by polygenic risk
Polygenic scores (PGSs) offer the ability to predict genetic risk for complex diseases across
the life course; a key benefit over short-term prediction models. To produce risk estimates …
the life course; a key benefit over short-term prediction models. To produce risk estimates …
Lowering of circulating sclerostin may increase risk of atherosclerosis and its risk factors: evidence from a genome‐wide association meta‐analysis followed by …
J Zheng, E Wheeler, M Pietzner… - Arthritis & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective In this study, we aimed to establish the causal effects of lowering sclerostin, target
of the antiosteoporosis drug romosozumab, on atherosclerosis and its risk factors. Methods …
of the antiosteoporosis drug romosozumab, on atherosclerosis and its risk factors. Methods …
Insomnia and risk of dementia in a large population‐based study with 11‐year follow‐up: the HUNT study
S Selbæk‐Tungevåg, G Selbæk… - Journal of Sleep …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Despite evidence suggesting that insomnia is associated with the risk of dementia and
cognitive dysfunction, studies have shown mixed results. Dementia has a long prodromal …
cognitive dysfunction, studies have shown mixed results. Dementia has a long prodromal …