Genomic Medicine

Genomics News

Diversity Missing in Genetic Studies European populations are overrepresented in genetic and genomic studies, contributing to healthcare inequities.
Medscape Medical News, March 21, 2019
WHO Panel Calls for Registry of All Human Gene Editing Research It would be irresponsible for any scientist to conduct human gene-editing studies in people, and a central registry of research plans should be set up to ensure transparency, World Health Organization experts said on Tuesday.
Reuters Health Information, March 20, 2019

Space Radiation Research May Help Astronauts and Patients Alike NASA is investing in studies on the mitigation of space radiation damage. In aiming for the stars, can they provide treatments for earthly health issues as well?
Medscape Neurology, March 12, 2019
Are We Relying Too Much on Biomarkers and Algorithms? In the age of biomarker-based risk assessment, oncologist Ravi Parikh gets 'a sobering lesson in what really matters when we talk about prognosis in oncology.'
Medscape Oncology, March 1, 2019

Link Between Gender Dysphoria and Sex Hormone Signaling
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, March 20, 2019
Update on the Use of Tacrolimus in Pediatrics
Pediatric Pharmacotherapy, March 18, 2019
PCSK9 in Diabetes: Sweet, Bitter or Sour?
European Heart Journal, March 18, 2019
Impacts of Human Migration on Adipose Tissue and Obesity
Journal of the Endocrine Society, March 18, 2019
Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Chronically Ill Children
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, March 14, 2019
Bile Acid Synthesis Disorder Masquerading as Rickets
Journal of the Endocrine Society, March 11, 2019

Eric Topol, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Genomic Medicine
Bruce Buehler, MD, Departments of Pediatrics and Genetics, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, MD, PhD, Duke University Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy, Duke University