New genetic associations for nearsightedness

A new study found previously unknown genetic mechanisms for myopia, or nearsightedness, including associations with circadian rhythms, as well as skin, eye and hair pigmentation.

Early puberty in boys is associated with shorter lifespans, according to a new genetic study by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

A large new study led by researchers at the University of Indiana that included data from 23andMe has found new genetic associations for squamous cell skin cancers.

For St. Patrick’s Day 23andMe looks at Irish ancestry, where in Ireland customers Irish ancestors lived, and where in the United States customers with recent Irish ancestry live.

This week we’re reading stories about Neanderthal children, the earliest immigrants to the Americas, and about a researcher who spent decades studying Huntington’s disease, the rare genetic illness that killed her mother and threatens to take her as well.

For Women’s History Month, 23andMe is highlighting a few women scientists who have helped advance our knowledge of genetics.

A new study found previously unknown genetic mechanisms for myopia, or nearsightedness, including associations with circadian rhythms, as well as skin, eye and hair pigmentation.

Early puberty in boys is associated with shorter lifespans, according to a new genetic study by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

A large new study led by researchers at the University of Indiana that included data from 23andMe has found new genetic associations for squamous cell skin cancers.

For St. Patrick’s Day 23andMe looks at Irish ancestry, where in Ireland customers Irish ancestors lived, and where in the United States customers with recent Irish ancestry live.

This week we’re reading stories about Neanderthal children, the earliest immigrants to the Americas, and about a researcher who spent decades studying Huntington’s disease, the rare genetic illness that killed her mother and threatens to take her as well.

For Women’s History Month, 23andMe is highlighting a few women scientists who have helped advance our knowledge of genetics.

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