UC Irvine Develops First Genetic Reference Maps for Short DNA Repeats Linked to Over 50 Fatal Human Diseases

University of California, Irvine has developed genetic reference maps for short DNA repeats linked to over 50 fatal human diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and various cancers. The UC Irvine Tandem Genome Aggregation Database provides a platform for researchers to explore the connection between these mutations and diseases, ultimately enhancing clinical diagnostics and understanding health disparities.