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Great Migration and African-American genomic diversity

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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 9I制作厂免费 professor Simon Gravel and colleagues, was published May 27 in PLOS Genetics.

Classified as: genetics, United States, genomics, society and culture, Canadian Institutes for Health Research, simon gravel, african-americans, heritage, Canada Research Chair program, ancestry
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Published on: 27 May 2016

Gene mutations shown to cause form of HSP

By Shawn Hayward, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

Discovery will aid development of treatments for this debilitating disease

Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (MNI) have identified novel gene mutations that cause hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a step forward in efforts to treat this debilitating disease.

Classified as: Guy Rouleau, MNI, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, HSP, hereditary spastic paraplegia, gene mutation, debilitating disease, weakness, spasticity, CanHSP, Canadian Institutes for Health Research
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Published on: 10 May 2016
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