GWAS

A large-scale genome study suggests that Alzheimer’s and an eye disorder called glaucoma share a common disease development pathway.

An unusual version of a gene appears to protect against enteric fever

Doctors can now predict who will react badly to the leprosy drug dapsone, with Asian populations most at risk

Variations in immune genes associated with increased susceptibility to common kidney disease

Two genetic variants on chromosome 6 are associated with lymphoma

Variations in three genes can affect the size of the optic disc, a structure in the eye that is larger in individuals with visual dysfunction

A genome-wide association study identifies genetic factors that increase the risk of meningococcal disease