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Researchers have found hundreds of ‘key genes’ that provide insight into the development of diseases

An international group of over 100 researchers led by Professor Lude Franke of the UMCG has identified hundreds of ‘key genes’. These…

The Department of Genetics of the University Medical Center Groningen

GPs offer UMCG’s expanded carrier screening successfully after targeted training

GPs are well equipped to inform decisions that couples, planning children, make about expanded carrier screening, study shows.

Influence of DNA on behaviour and wellbeing during coronavirus pandemic has increased

Because Dutch people became more self-reliant during the coronavirus pandemic, the extent to which DNA influences their behaviour and wellbeing has become greater.