Date: 4/01/2017 03:39:06
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1005372
Subject: Genetics in 2016

This came in junk mail, but I thought you might like it. From the genetic testing organisation 23andme.

Jan 2016
A new study reveals that Neanderthals may have given modern humans the evolutionary edge we needed to thrive. Time to give our archaic forebears the respect they deserve! https://blog.23andme.com/23andme-research/the-neanderthal-advantage/

Feb 2016
If you are a morning person, you may have your genes to thank. Our researchers discover that a specific genetic variant may be responsible for that unusually sunny, pre-coffee disposition. https://www.wired.com/2016/02/your-alarm-clock-your-dna-and-you/

Jun 2016
A genetic breakthrough in the fight to cure Parkinson’s. Scientists identify only the third gene to be linked to the debilitating illness. http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-06-09/a-new-gene-has-been-linked-to-parkinsons-disease

Jul 2016
Better Together. Analyzing data provided by 23andMe customers, scientists from Pfizer, Massachusetts General Hospital and 23andMe pinpoint 15 key genetic markers associated with depression. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/08/01/large-dna-study-using-23andme-data-finds-15-sites-linked-to-depression

Aug 2016
A study published in Scientific Reports citing a link between genetics and coffee consumption generates plenty of buzz. http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-08-26/coffee-consumption-related-to-genetics-study-says

There are article for the other months, too, but those are the ones I find interesting.

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