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Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors | Newswise

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Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors | Newswise

An international research collaboration led by the University of the Witwatersrand and Queen Mary University of London has published the most comprehensive genomic study of kidney function ever conducted in an African population, providing new information on the genetics of chronic kidney disease (CKD) across diverse African populations. Many newly identified species were common in … Read more

1000 New African Genomes Added to World Science | Newswise

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1000 New African Genomes Added to World Science | Newswise

Newswise – Paper recently published by Nature describes the complex process of launching a nine-country collaboration in Africa to greatly advance scientists’ understanding of human genetics. This could reveal new insights into diseases such as cancer, mental illness, diabetes and heart disease, benefiting health systems around the world. The Assessing Genetic Diversity in Africa (AGENDA) … Read more

Plant Genetic Engineering Drives Next Era of Crop Innovation | Newswise

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Plant Genetic Engineering Drives Next Era of Crop Innovation | Newswise

Newswise – Review covers biological and non-biological modification techniques that enable efficient introduction of beneficial genes into plants. It also describes recent advances that improve the efficiency of transformation and expand the range of transgenic crops, providing new tools for developing high-yield, climate-resistant, and disease-resistant crops to support global food security. Genetic modification of plants … Read more