We've noticed some common missteps when using Burden Heritability Regression (BHR)

If you're using BHR, take a look at this new FAQ to avoid them!

github.com/ajaynadig/bhr/…

New episode out this morning!!

Today Derek Sung + Dan Weiner tell the remarkable story of one scientist's very personal journey to find a treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum (@DrFejzo HER Foundation)

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or link below:

player.captivate.fm/episode/c193d5…

Wegovy is effective, but no Medicare coverage.

Easy to assume because of high $.

But all obesity meds = 30y restriction.

Today in STAT, I discuss how ban emerged in a very different environment and argue we should recognize origins of status quo.

statnews.com/2024/01/08/wei…

Can we precisely rewrite the genetic code - make a single DNA spelling change - in the liver of a human being for clinical effect?

YES!

Scientific milestone: VERVE-101 provides first proof-of-concept for in vivo DNA base editing in humans

Clinical implication: It’s early…

I'm delighted to release the first half of my new open-access online textbook in human population genetics:
web.stanford.edu/group/pritchar…

Out today nature – our analysis of the influences of common nuclear DNA variation on mitochondrial DNA copy number and heteroplasmy across >250,000 people across two biobanks! disq.us/t/4ibyjjo

Everyone should apply to be a part of this brilliant new HMS lab. Huge congrats Luke!

We're excited to share a new podcast this morning!

Today, Derek Sung + Dan Weiner discuss new research on the single most important genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's and its therapeutic potential.

Listen wherever you get podcasts, or here 👇

player.captivate.fm/episode/c02ef4…