Whole exome or whole genome sequencing can identify the genetic cause in patients, but these new technologies generate massive amounts of data on genetic variants in genes with known and unknown functions, involved in hereditary (mitochondrial) cardiomyopathies, cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. (gcb.mumc.nl)
The trial, conducted by deCODE under a research collaboration and licensing agreement with Cephalon, was based upon deCODE's discovery of variants in the gene encoding the MAP3K9 kinase as risk factors for the development of asthma. (decode.com)
A study published on December 11th in PLOS Pathogens reports that genetic variants in a gene called IL - 28B influence influenza vaccine responses. (sciencedaily.com)