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Clinical Risk Prediction Models   What are clinical risk prediction (CRP) models? CRP models are tools clinicians use to predict what diseases people might get in the future. These tools use a person’s medical history and health factors to figure out how likely they are to get sick.    How Read more…

Gene Regulation Impact on Diseases    What is Gene Regulation?  The body’s DNA is made of codes or genes that tell the body how to grow and work properly. Gene regulation is like a set of instructions for the DNA to know which genes to use and when to use Read more…

What are Undiagnosed Conditions?  Rare or undiagnosed conditions affect millions of people worldwide. A rare or undiagnosed disease is a condition with symptoms or signs not seen often. Medical professionals have limited information on these conditions due to their rarity. This can make it hard to figure out what is Read more…

Genetics of LDL Cholesterol   What is LDL Cholesterol? Most people use “LDL” and “LDL cholesterol” to mean the same thing. LDL cholesterol itself isn’t bad. That’s because cholesterol performs important functions in your body. But too much LDL cholesterol can cause issues. LDL cholesterol has a reputation for being the “bad Read more…

Genetic and Diagnostic Information to Define Disease Risk with Antinuclear Antibodies   What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? SLE is a complex disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues. This causes widespread inflammation and can damage the body There is no cure for SLE, but early medical Read more…

Genetics of Musical Rhythm and Children with Specific Language Impairment   What is Specific Language Impairment (SLI)? SLI is a condition that affects a child’s ability to develop language skills. People with SLI may have difficulty communicating. It is also known as developmental language disorder or language delay. SLI is Read more…

BioVU and SD Biobanking   What is acute respiratory distress syndrome? Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is when fluids build up in small air sacs in your lungs. ARDS prevents your lungs from filling up with air and causes low oxygen levels in your blood. Healthcare providers diagnose a person Read more…

Genetics of Fibroproliferative diseases    What are Fibroproliferative Diseases (FDs)? FDs are a group of conditions that cause excessive scarring and remodeling in different parts of the body. They are very common and can be very serious, leading to many conditions every year. Some conditions may lead to death. Some Read more…

Polygenic Risk Score Creation and Testing What are Polygenic Risk Scores(PRS)?  Researchers have studied genes and their effect on health for a long time. PRS models use this knowledge to figure out how genes can affect our health. PRS looks at many different genes at once. This can show how Read more…