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Decentralized trials expand access and diversity at Mayo Clinic

On July 20, 2026, Mayo Clinic reported peer-reviewed evidence that decentralization changes who takes part in clinical research. In a study published in JAMA Ne...
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Why polygenic risk scores miss diverse populations

On 20 July 2026, The New York Times reported that the genetic risk tools entering clinical use do not perform equally well across populations. Polygenic risk sc...
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The All of Us milestone shows precision medicine’s next infrastructure challenge

The NIH’s All of Us Research Program has become the world’s largest integrated genomic and electronic health record database. Its June 30 data release includes ...
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Podcast recap: Andres Moreno-Estrada on mapping Latin America's genetic legacy and its future

On a recent episode of The Genetics Podcast, Patrick was joined by Andres Moreno-Estrada, population geneticist and head of the Human Evolutionary Genomics Lab ...
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Overcoming barriers to gene therapy for genetic hearing loss

Despite the huge potential of new technologies to enable precision approaches to diagnosing, managing, and treating genetic hearing loss, significant barriers a...
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Podcast recap: Dr. Versha Pleasant on addressing racial health disparities and expanding access to genetic testing

In last week’s episode of The Genetics Podcast, Patrick sat down with Dr. Versha Pleasant, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan and Direct...
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Overcoming challenges in precision neurology

Implementing precision neurology comes with its own set of complexities—from decoding the brain's intricate workings to addressing the ethical challenges of usi...
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Podcast recap: Bridging genomics, business, and equity in healthcare access with Mark Taylor

In the latest episode of The Genetics Podcast, host Patrick Short interviews Mark Taylor, Head of Strategic Partnerships at the National Institute for Health an...
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Policies, legislative proposals, and collaborative efforts driving precision medicine

The advancement of precision medicine hinges on supportive policies, legislative frameworks, and collaborative efforts that foster innovation, streamline regula...
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Implementing genomics: Key strategies for early detection in at-risk populations

To fully harness the potential of genomics for early detection and prevention in at-risk populations, a comprehensive and strategic approach is crucial. Below, ...
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