MapTheGap

Asians account for less than 1% of current genomics research. #MapTheGap aims to fix this disparity. Help us find the root cause of genetic disorders in Asia.

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Really important to have genetic counseling in India. #MaptheGap https://t.co/VXgTR3t5yy

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Childhood stress can effect expression of our genes. #epigenetics https://t.co/PWYw1XbAI0

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South Asians are at high risk for cardiac disease. It's important to understand both genetic and lifestyle factors. #MaptheGap https://t.co/SKnrOxtwJy

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Cardiac Disease Management- Partly Genetic, Partly Lifestyle - "There is evidence that individuals with high genetic risk can reduce their risk by adequately managing their lifestyle." #genetics #diseasemanagement #cardiaccare https://t.co/SAdN3is3ZC

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Really promising development for more than 100,000 patients in India with beta thalassemia. Also 4% of the popualtion are carriers for the disease. #MaptheGap https://t.co/278De3MVag

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Gene editing technique can treat Thalassemia in womb. In a breakthrough, a gene editing technique has shown potential to treat beta thalassemia during early stages of foetal development. #geneediting #genetics #thalassemia
https://t.co/xa7DHIk7PT

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Genomic analysis can provide clues about how we age. #genomics https://t.co/Gx6lbPZP0z #aging

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New gene discovered which is key for regulating immune system! https://t.co/nW9qKa5piR #Genomics

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Potential treatment for genetic form of autism spectrum disorder. https://t.co/fLLorajlqZ #AutismAwareness #genetics

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World Sickle Cell Day was earlier this month. This disease affects many populations in South Asia. #mapthegap https://t.co/S876oH06Aw

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Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions of people around the world. It is estimated that 44,000 children are born in India every year, with this condition. #WorldSickleCellDay #SickleCellAwareness

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Many psychiatric disorders have a genetic component #depression #ADHD #Schizophrenia https://t.co/Ox4x5gZqH2

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Your genetics will affect how you respond to treatment for mental health disorders. https://t.co/13u4Z1uDQo #genetics #depression #bipolardisorder

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Six genes linked to pancreatic cancer. #genomics #cancer https://t.co/A6WfoiQ87P

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Incorporating of genetic testing into cancer therapy can improve treatment. https://t.co/kg8eEyXlXm #Genomics #cancerresearch

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Whole genome sequencing allows faster diagnosis of children with rare diseases but we need diverse genomic data for it to help all popualtions. #MaptheGap #RareDisease https://t.co/YPlnnQeKhZ

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Our genes affect the progression of Alzeheimer's in different ways. #genetics #Alzheimers https://t.co/sgV7lWmtGP

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Genetic mutation studies have a significant impact on how we treat cancer! https://t.co/ZXR5p1DWwE

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Dr Shailesh Bondarde, talking about how genetic mutation studies have changed the landscape of cancer treatment in India at an event organized by MedGenome.
#cancertreatment #medgenome #geneticscreening
https://t.co/Bv6EsZrT0C

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Learn more about #MaptheGap at https://t.co/D1Vv4il8Bj. Thanks for your support!

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Study comparing inflammation response in Europeans and African populations shows why we need more diverse genetic data. This is why we have started #MaptheGap. https://t.co/VVHZflbajV

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Interesting article by @GeneticLiteracy about paying for gene therapy. https://t.co/Ex9t3LXVpV #RareDiseases

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How did humans evolve such large brains? This article explains the genetics behind it. https://t.co/yoIldmXOJq #ThursdayThoughts #Genomics

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Great project by @Geisinger to offer DNA sequencing to 1,000 patients! One question, how many of the participants are Asian? https://t.co/uHmyxdzIWG