Using HUNT data, researchers are implementing statistical methods to discover disease-causing genetic variants.
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Researchers discovered over 140 genetic changes associated with atrial fibrillation, a common, adult-onset cardiac arrhythmia. The results were surprising in that they also identified a number of genes that control heart development in the fetus.
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Bloggers: Astrid Lægreid, professor, Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine and Martin Kuiper professor, Department of Biology It is often…
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Research
Data sharing from The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study contributes to breakthrough in diabetes research
This is a story about a small contribution. A contribution that will help explain how hereditary traits can prevent illness for some, whilst seemingly…
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Blogger: Signe Åsberg In connection with the International Women’s Day last Saturday, PhD candidate Signe Åsberg has taken a look…
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BloodCancerChildren and youthInfectionResearch
Genetic profiling and side-effects of blood cancer treatment in children
Blogger: Bendik Lund During treatment of childhood blood cancer, great variations in side-effects are seen – both in terms of prevalence…
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Every year 120 children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) in Norway. The causes are many and complex, and there are also different methods…
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A new method for gathering tissue samples from patients having undergone prostate cancer surgery is giving researchers better tools for understanding the mechanisms behind…
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Certain inflammation markers seem to be related to increased risk of ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris and heart attack), according to three studies conducted…
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BloodChildren and youthInflammatory and Immune SystemResearch
Quicker and cheaper typing of group B streptococcus
Researchers at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Children’s and Women’s Health (LBK), NTNU, has developed a better, quicker and cheaper method for typing group…