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National Human Genome Research Institute: Genomic Variants That Increase Risk of Kidney Disease are Found in Nearly One-Third of West Africans
October 29, 2024
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Human Genome Research Institute issued the following news:

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NIH study suggests potential for earlier health interventions for people with West African ancestry.

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A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Th . . .

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