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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New research in @hggadvances.bsky.social's shows that MED13L variants disrupt mitochondrial function, uncovering an intersection between transcriptional control & mitochondrial homeostasis with implications for future therapeutic development: bit.ly/4hjIchn #ASHG #humangenetics
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🧬New from Ganapathi et al! 📄A homozygous missense variant in NRROS is associated with intracranial calcifications, neurodegeneration, and severe infantile epilepsy syndrome 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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GREGoR Consortium @gregor-research.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Register for the GREGoR Ancillary Session at #ASHG26! The session "Putting the pieces together: Multi-Omic Data from the GREGoR Consortium, Variant Matching with seqr, and Analysis with AnVIL" will be held on 10/23 at 12 pm. Find more info at gregorconsortium.org/events/grego... and register by 10/8
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 ASHG Publication Awards! 🎉 Each year, ASHG journal editorial boards honor 4 outstanding articles for exceptional contributions to scientific discovery. Meet the recipients: bit.ly/4yQcQVm @ajhgnews.bsky.social @hggadvances.bsky.social
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Using lentiMPRA, @hggadvances.bsky.social latest article identifies a variant that impacts CCDC88C expression, potentially influencing breast cancer risk & prognosis. This work shows the potential for large-scale assays to assist in prioritizing disease-relevant variants: bit.ly/4hDKsjt
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🧬New from Ye & co! 📄A variance QTL approach to uncover gene-fish oil supplement interaction loci for 14 circulating unsaturated fatty acid traits 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🧬New from Mackie et al! 📄Massively parallel functional profiling prioritizes #breastcancer risk variants and implicates CCDC88C in ER-positive breast cancer 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today, ASHG is at the #RallyforMedicalResearch on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to support robust, sustainable NIH funding in FY2027 and beyond. Can't join us in DC? Take action through ASHG's advocacy alert and help make medical research a national priority ➡️ bit.ly/4dGA9bW
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are common, yet their origins remain complex & highly varied. @hggadvances.bsky.social latest study identifies subtype-specific genetic associations in cleft lip, highlighting the importance of in-depth characterization of OFC subtypes: bit.ly/4hds282 #ASHG
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The best rates for #ASHG26 close TODAY at 5 PM U.S. ET. Secure your spot before rates increase and join the researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals shaping the future of human genetics and genomics in Montréal: bit.ly/4o3wfxM #ASHG #HumanGenetics
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
@hggadvances.bsky.social sat with Carissa Sherman, PhD, and Betzaida Maldonado in the latest "Inside HGGA" to discuss their recently published paper, “Underrepresented Voices in a Colorado Biobank.”➡️ bit.ly/4r7swB4 #ASHG #HumanGenetics #GeneticsDiscoveries
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Inside HGGA: A Chat with Carissa Sherman and Betzaida Maldonado
Each month, the editors of Human Genetics and Genomics Advances interview researchers who have published work in the journal. This month, we check in with Carissa Sherman and Betzaida Maldonado to dis...
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🧬New from Herrick et al! 📄Trio-based #GWAS reveals loci associated with different forms of isolated cleft lip 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
@hggadvances.bsky.social latest article shows that long-read sequencing aligned to the T2T-CHM13 reference genome improves variant detection across the β-globin locus in Africans with sickle cell disease: www.cell.com/hgg-advances/fulltext/… #ASHG #HumanGenetics
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🧬New from Jandu et al! 📄Inherited Predisposition to Increased Systemic Inflammation Predicts a Broad Class of Disease Phenotypes 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🧬 New from Campbell et al! 📄Cyclin C nuclear release and mitochondrial dysfunction define molecular signatures of MED13L Syndrome 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🧬New from Lurie et al! 📄Long-read Sequences Mapped to a Complete Reference Genome Uncover Uncaptured Structural Variants across the Beta-globin Cluster in Africans with Sickle Cell Disease 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
@mikelove.bsky.social, @rrsharp.bsky.social, & co of @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article demonstrate that social risk factors confer substantial explanatory power beyond genetic liability alone: bit.ly/4x4qCCC #ASHG #HumanGenetics #GeneticsDiscoveries
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🧬 New from @elezeggini.bsky.social & co! 📄Elucidating shared genetic signals between type 2 #diabetes and three neurodegenerative #dementia phenotypes 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🧬🐭🧬 New from Bajpai et al! 📄 Genetic dissection of cardiac iron regulation using transcriptome network analysis and systems genetics in BXD mice 👉 www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Using data from two large consortia, @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article identified genes w/ rare variants linked to multiple cancer types. The findings suggest that some rare variants influence cancer risk across a wider range of cancers than previously thought: bit.ly/4hXtoFX #ASHG
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🧬New from @clementychow.bsky.social & co! 📄The stress-induced transcription factor ATF4 has multiple conserved retrocopies that can alter gene expression www.cell.com/hgg-advances...
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🧬Online now! 📄Considering social risk alongside genetic risk for bipolar disorder in the All of Us Research Program 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 @mikelove.bsky.social @rrsharp.bsky.social & co 👉 tinyurl.com/3tm4mn45
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🧬New from @piperbelow.bsky.social & co! Multi-omic characterization of the Hispanic/Latino blood lipidome reveals an additional locus and attenuated genetic prediction 👉 tinyurl.com/2a5zh2ta
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
What happens when leading experts come together? Join ASHG's upcoming virtual symposium for two days of scientific exchange featuring opening keynotes, abstract presentations, & panel discussions on #AI & #machinelearning advances in #humangenetics: bit.ly/4pLrGt7 #ASHG
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🧬New from @jennacarlson.bsky.social & co! 📄Variant Harmonization Critically Determines Polygenic Score Transferability for Lipid Traits in Samoan Populations 👉 bit.ly/4qDWQmG
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
@hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article from @mquinodoz.bsky.social & co identifies the recurrent AP5B1 p.Leu785Pro variant as a relatively frequent cause of late-onset macular dystrophy in individuals of European and Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.: bit.ly/4xEGCf8 #ASHG #HumanGenetics
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The AP5B1 p.(Leu785Pro) variant is a frequent cause of late-onset macular dystrophy with variable extraocular manifestations
This international study identifies the recurrent AP5B1 c.2354T>C p.(Leu785Pro) variant as a relatively frequent cause of late-onset macular dystrophy in individuals of European and Ashkenazi Jewish a...
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🧬New from Lindström & co! 📄 The pleiotropic landscape of rare variant associations with multiple cancers in large biobanks
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The pleiotropic landscape of rare variant associations with multiple cancers in large biobanks
Researchers used data from the UK Biobank and All of Us Research program to identify genes where rare genetic variants are associated with cancer diagnosis across multiple cancer types. The results su...
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🧬New from Peglow et al! 📄Sources of distrust in precision medicine research: Findings from a focus groups study with adults with disabilities 👉 bit.ly/4ciSn2T
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🧬New from Sherman et al! 📄Underrepresented Voices in a Colorado Biobank: Perspectives from Focus Groups on Motivations, Return of Results, and Data Sharing 👉 bit.ly/4wBtyGo
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We’re celebrating the seven recipients of the 2026 ASHG Professional Awards! 🎉Through research, education, mentorship, and public service, these honorees are advancing human genetics and genomics, strengthening our field, and helping science serve society. Meet the awardees: bit.ly/4fYBU60
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The authors of @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article demonstrate that cryptic relatedness between studies causes confounding in meta-analysis and develop a method to estimate and model between-study covariance: www.cell.com/hgg-advances/fulltext/… #ASHG #HumanGenetics
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Clear your calendar for TODAY’s journal club!!
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🧬 New from Liskova et al! 📄 The AP5B1 p.(Leu785Pro) variant is a frequent cause of late-onset macular dystrophy with variable extraocular manifestations 👉 bit.ly/4g0ueij
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
When genes are nearly identical, standard short-read sequencing can fall short. @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article uses Parascopy to recover variants missed by conventional callers, enabling a range of genetic studies: www.cell.com/hgg-advances/fulltext/… #ASHG
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New work from @fabiomorganz.bsky.social & co in @hggadvances.bsky.social's explores the contribution of gene-environment interactions to blood pressure variation across global populations: www.cell.com/hgg-advances/fulltext/… #ASHG #HumanGenetics #GeneticsDiscoveries
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🧬 New from @fabiomorganz.bsky.social & co! 📄 Gene-environment interactions contribute to blood pressure variation across global populations 👉 bit.ly/4c74Gil
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🧬New from Tu & Ochoa! 📄Genetic association meta-analysis is susceptible to confounding by between-study cryptic relatedness 👉 bit.ly/3S0jPLF
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Chris Gunter 🧬 @girlscientist.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Ok I know these two people discussing our new paper are not real but who doesn’t want to hear their lab’s new paper covered for 30 minutes??
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
By engineering POGZ variants in human iPSCs, the authors of @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article identified molecular "hubs" where POGZ converges w/ other neurodevelopmental disorder risk genes to disrupt synaptic signaling and extracellular matrix integrity: bit.ly/4hnIbt1 #ASHG
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Base by Base @basebybase.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
New episode: GWAS + untargeted metabolomics in 1,244 people with HIV reveals genetic control of plasma metabolites, eQTL colocalizations, and MR links to kidney and lipid biomarkers — Listen now basebybase.com/episodes/genetic-met… @hggadvances.bsky.social
Base by Base cover: Genetic regulation of plasma metabolites in people with HIV
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Base by Base @basebybase.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
New episode: we break down validation of the 17-item EAGL-short—a tool measuring subjective knowledge, comprehension, and conceptual genetic knowledge in ~2,700 US adults. Hear how numeracy, education, and auti… basebybase.com/episodes/eagl-psycho… @hggadvances.bsky.social
Base by Base cover: Validating the EAGL genetic literacy measure
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🧬 New from Herrick et al! 📄 Leveraging the genetics of human face shape boosts the discovery of orofacial cleft risk loci 👉 bit.ly/4wiprQs
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
You won't want to miss our next journal club!
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🧬 New from Prodanov et al! 📄 Aggregate variant calling using short reads enables population and disease studies for paralogous genes 👉 bit.ly/3Rvom8u
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@hggadvances.bsky.social sat with Tamara Roman, PhD, in the latest "Inside HGGA" to discuss her recently published paper, “Exome sequencing early in outpatient evaluation in NCGENES 2: Changing the course of the diagnostic odyssey?“ ➡️ bit.ly/4hm7oUz #ASHG #HumanGenetics #GeneticsDiscoveries
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🧬New from @poseypod.bsky.social & co! 📄Expanding the Clinical and Molecular Spectrum of TUBB2B Through Distinct Variants Identified Across Multiple Families 👉 bit.ly/4wLFW7g
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Genetic literacy shapes how society interacts w/ genetics—but existing measures lack knowledge comprehension & psychometric validation. @girlscientist.bsky.social & co of @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article validate EAGL, identifying 2 multi-domain measures for wide use: bit.ly/4fe0uy6
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🧬New from Moyses-Oliveira et al! 📄 #CRISPR -engineered deletion of POGZ alters transcription factor binding at promoters of genes involved in synaptic signaling 👉 bit.ly/4gFnit8
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🧬New from @j-marquez.bsky.social & co! 📄ALG14 Variants Contribute to a Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation Characterized by Congenital Myasthenia and Epilepsy 👉 bit.ly/4aXaP05
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Human Genetics and Genomics Advances @hggadvances.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🧬New from @girlscientist.bsky.social & co! 📄Psychometric Validation of the Education and Assessment of Genetic Literacy or EAGL Measure 👉 bit.ly/459bvvS
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