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New human reference genome opens unexplored regions

UC Davis Health — April 1, 2022

A new complete sequence of the human genome has been published by an international consortium of scientists. The research team includes Megan Dennis of the UC Davis MIND Institute and other UC Davis investigators.

Researcher Megan Dennis in her lab at the UC Davis Genome Center

3D Facial Analysis Shows Biologic Basis for Gender-Affirming Surgery

UCSF Health — March 31, 2022

In order to validate surgical decisions for gender-affirming facial srugery pursued by transgender individuals, researchers from the UC San Francisco and the University of Calgary set out to quantify the effect of sex on adult facial size and shape through an analysis of three-dimensional (3D) facial surface images.

Increasing access to health care by investing in telehealth

UC Davis Health — March 31, 2022

UC Davis Health is looking to the future of health care and increasing the amount of digital telehealth visits to reach more patients in more places. Telehealth visits have proven to be an effective way for many populations to access care.

Doctor wearing white coat speaking with patient on video screen

New insights into FXTAS could inform future research and clinical trials

UC Davis Health — March 31, 2022

Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a progressive genetic condition that causes movement challenges and cognitive decline. UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have shown, for the first time, how FXTAS can manifest in its earliest stages.

An older man using a mobility walker outside is assisted by a nurse.

Understanding aphasia

UCLA Health — March 30, 2022

This neurological condition affects language processing

New studies coming to study psychobiome

UCLA Health — March 30, 2022

Decades of studies have found a link between the composition of the gut microbiome and CNS functions such as mood, cognition and mental health

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