Common hereditary cancer mutation in Quebec traced to single ancestor

webfull — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:17:28 +0000

Researchers have shed new light on the most common genetic variant linked to hereditary cancer in Quebec’s French-Canadian population. Their findings could result in cheaper and more effective screening methods.

The variant is associated with Lynch syndrome, a condition that greatly increases the risk of colorectal and other cancers.

Published: 17 July 2025

Great Migration and African-American genomic diversity

webfull — Fri, 27 May 2016 19:04:28 +0000

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Study examines genetic data to analyze regional differences in ancestry

A new study of genomic diversity in the U.S. clarifies the role of pre-Civil War admixture and early 20th century transit routes in shaping the migration history and genomic diversity among African-American communities. The research by 91�� professor Simon Gravel and colleagues, was published May 27 in PLOS Genetics.

Published: 27 May 2016

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Common hereditary cancer mutation in Quebec traced to single ancestor

Great Migration and African-American genomic diversity

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