Recent developments in Mendelian randomization studies
Abstract Purpose of Review Mendelian randomization (MR) is a strategy for evaluating
causality in observational epidemiological studies. MR exploits the fact that genotypes are …
causality in observational epidemiological studies. MR exploits the fact that genotypes are …
The regulation of bone metabolism and disorders by Wnt signaling
K Maeda, Y Kobayashi, M Koide, S Uehara… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Wnt, a secreted glycoprotein, has an approximate molecular weight of 40 kDa, and it is a
cytokine involved in various biological phenomena including ontogeny, morphogenesis …
cytokine involved in various biological phenomena including ontogeny, morphogenesis …
A generalized linear mixed model association tool for biobank-scale data
Compared with linear mixed model-based genome-wide association (GWA) methods,
generalized linear mixed model (GLMM)-based methods have better statistical properties …
generalized linear mixed model (GLMM)-based methods have better statistical properties …
[HTML][HTML] A single-cell atlas of chromatin accessibility in the human genome
Current catalogs of regulatory sequences in the human genome are still incomplete and lack
cell type resolution. To profile the activity of gene regulatory elements in diverse cell types …
cell type resolution. To profile the activity of gene regulatory elements in diverse cell types …
[HTML][HTML] Osteoclasts recycle via osteomorphs during RANKL-stimulated bone resorption
Osteoclasts are large multinucleated bone-resorbing cells formed by the fusion of monocyte/
macrophage-derived precursors that are thought to undergo apoptosis once resorption is …
macrophage-derived precursors that are thought to undergo apoptosis once resorption is …
Single-cell epigenomic analyses implicate candidate causal variants at inherited risk loci for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
Genome-wide association studies of neurological diseases have identified thousands of
variants associated with disease phenotypes. However, most of these variants do not alter …
variants associated with disease phenotypes. However, most of these variants do not alter …
Using human genetics to understand the disease impacts of testosterone in men and women
Testosterone supplementation is commonly used for its effects on sexual function, bone
health and body composition, yet its effects on disease outcomes are unknown. To better …
health and body composition, yet its effects on disease outcomes are unknown. To better …
An atlas of genetic influences on osteoporosis in humans and mice
Osteoporosis is a common aging-related disease diagnosed primarily using bone mineral
density (BMD). We assessed genetic determinants of BMD as estimated by heel quantitative …
density (BMD). We assessed genetic determinants of BMD as estimated by heel quantitative …
Multiancestry genome-wide association study of 520,000 subjects identifies 32 loci associated with stroke and stroke subtypes
Stroke has multiple etiologies, but the underlying genes and pathways are largely unknown.
We conducted a multiancestry genome-wide-association meta-analysis in 521,612 …
We conducted a multiancestry genome-wide-association meta-analysis in 521,612 …
Maternal and fetal genetic effects on birth weight and their relevance to cardio-metabolic risk factors
Birth weight variation is influenced by fetal and maternal genetic and non-genetic factors,
and has been reproducibly associated with future cardio-metabolic health outcomes. In …
and has been reproducibly associated with future cardio-metabolic health outcomes. In …