Sneezing on Summer Solstice?
Today is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and with more light around people with the “ACHOO syndrome” might be sneezing a lot. Do you have this strange but not uncommon reflex? It may be partly due to your genes!
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PDGene Enters the Scene for Parkinson’s Research
A recent paper in PLoS Genetics describes the most comprehensive Parkinson's disease research database to date. 23andMe contributed to this new database with the help of the many active participants in our Parkinson’s disease research community.
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23andMe Publishes in PLoS Genetics, Validates New Research Paradigm
23andMe is proud to announce the first publication to come out of 23andWe, our novel participant-driven research program. Our results, which encompass replications of previous findings as well as newly...
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SNPwatch: Researchers Identify Genetic Variation That Contributes to Skin Color Differences in East Asians
From rich brown to almost translucent white, human skin colors span a remarkable spectrum. The evolutionary story of how we came to be such a varied species skin color-wise began...
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SNPwatch: Researchers Identify Variations Associated with When Junior Gets His First Chompers
Researchers have identified several genetic variations associated with the timing of a baby’s first tooth and the number of teeth at age one. The results, published recently in the journal...
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The Disappearing Y: New Study Uncovers the History and Future of the Y Chromosome
It may be you’ve heard a rumor that males are on the brink of extinction. Whatever you may think of that prospect, the rumor is false. But over the past...
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