genetic and genomic medicine papers

Genetic and genomic medicine explores how our DNA shapes health, disease risk, and responses to treatment. This rapidly evolving field moves beyond simple family trees to examine the complex molecular instructions that guide every cell in the human body. By decoding these biological blueprints, researchers aim to unlock personalized therapies that target the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms.

On Gist.Science, we bring the latest discoveries directly from medRxiv, the leading preprint server for health sciences. We process every new submission in this category as it arrives, transforming dense academic findings into both detailed technical breakdowns and clear, plain-language summaries. This ensures that groundbreaking research is accessible to clinicians, scientists, and curious readers alike without the usual barriers of jargon.

Below are the most recent papers in genetic and genomic medicine, organized for your review.

📄 genetic and genomic medicine

Low-level mosaic variants causing the pancreatic disease congenital hyperinsulinism can be detected from blood DNA

This study demonstrates that low-level mosaic pathogenic variants in dominant congenital hyperinsulinism genes can be detected from blood DNA using targeted next-generation sequencing and orthogonal validation, offering a new framework to improve diagnostic yields for organ-specific monogenic disorders.

Bennett, J. J., Laver, T. W., Mannisto, J. M. E., Houghton, J. A. L., De Franco, E., Kalyon, O., Wright, S., Johnson, A. (…)2026-01-15

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