[HTML][HTML] A genome-wide meta-analysis yields 46 new loci associating with biomarkers of iron homeostasis
S Bell, AS Rigas, MK Magnusson… - Communications …, 2021 - nature.com
Iron is essential for many biological functions and iron deficiency and overload have major
health implications. We performed a meta-analysis of three genome-wide association …
health implications. We performed a meta-analysis of three genome-wide association …
[HTML][HTML] The sequences of 150,119 genomes in the UK Biobank
BV Halldorsson, HP Eggertsson, KHS Moore… - Nature, 2022 - nature.com
Detailed knowledge of how diversity in the sequence of the human genome affects
phenotypic diversity depends on a comprehensive and reliable characterization of both …
phenotypic diversity depends on a comprehensive and reliable characterization of both …
[HTML][HTML] Multiomics study of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
G Sveinbjornsson, MO Ulfarsson, RB Thorolfsdottir… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and its sequelae are growing health problems. We performed
a genome-wide association study of NAFL, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, and …
a genome-wide association study of NAFL, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, and …
[HTML][HTML] Rare variants with large effects provide functional insights into the pathology of migraine subtypes, with and without aura
G Bjornsdottir, MA Chalmer, L Stefansdottir… - Nature Genetics, 2023 - nature.com
Migraine is a complex neurovascular disease with a range of severity and symptoms, yet
mostly studied as one phenotype in genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Here we …
mostly studied as one phenotype in genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Here we …
[HTML][HTML] Increased soluble urokinase plasminogen activator levels modulate monocyte function to promote atherosclerosis
People with kidney disease are disproportionately affected by atherosclerosis for unclear
reasons. Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) is an immune-derived …
reasons. Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) is an immune-derived …
A review of major danish biobanks: advantages and possibilities of health research in Denmark
K Laugesen, J Mengel-From, K Christensen… - Clinical …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Biobank research may lead to an improved understanding of disease etiology and advance
personalized medicine. Denmark (population~ 5.9 million) provides a unique setting for …
personalized medicine. Denmark (population~ 5.9 million) provides a unique setting for …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
Multiomics analysis of rheumatoid arthritis yields sequence variants that have large effects on risk of the seropositive subset
S Saevarsdottir, L Stefansdottir, P Sulem… - Annals of the …, 2022 - ard.bmj.com
Objectives To find causal genes for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its seropositive (RF and/or
ACPA positive) and seronegative subsets. Methods We performed a genome-wide …
ACPA positive) and seronegative subsets. Methods We performed a genome-wide …
[HTML][HTML] Rare SLC13A1 variants associate with intervertebral disc disorder highlighting role of sulfate in disc pathology
G Bjornsdottir, L Stefansdottir, G Thorleifsson… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Back pain is a common and debilitating disorder with largely unknown underlying biology.
Here we report a genome-wide association study of back pain using diagnoses assigned in …
Here we report a genome-wide association study of back pain using diagnoses assigned in …
[HTML][HTML] Large genome-wide association study identifies three novel risk variants for restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological sensorimotor disorder often
described as an unpleasant sensation associated with an urge to move the legs. Here we …
described as an unpleasant sensation associated with an urge to move the legs. Here we …