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genetic variant
Coverage of genetic variant in the Nexus archive.
- Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease
Columbia scientists discovered that serotonin may accelerate the progression of degenerative mitral regurgitation in individuals taking SSRIs and carrying a specific genetic variant, potentially leading to earlier valve damage and surgery.
- Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" high risk men
UK advisors recommend that prostate cancer screening should be limited to men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer, targeting only a few thousand high-risk individuals. This guidance suggests a narrower approach to screening to focus on those most at risk.