Genes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 578 - 578
Published: May 14, 2025
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
remaina
significant
global
health
challenge,
with
its
increasing
prevalence
and
associated
complications
contributing
to
high
morbidity
economic
burden.
Genetic
factors
play
a
crucial
role
in
T2DM
susceptibility,
yet
individual
responses
dietary
interventions
vary
widely,
emphasizing
the
importance
of
gene-diet
(G
×
D)
interactions.
This
review
synthesizes
current
literature
on
genetic
basis
G
D
interactions
shaping
diet.
We
examine
genetics
implication
risk
modulation
by
factors,
focus
potential
Nutrigenetics
guiding
personalized
nutrition
(PN)
strategies.
Moreover,
clinical
implications
these
for
prevention
management
are
explored,
highlighting
promise
tailoring
recommendations
based
profiles.
Critical
research
gaps,
including
need
diverse
longitudinal
studies,
integration
multi-omic
data,
inclusion
digital
technologies
PN
discussed.
Finally,
future
directions
field
outlined,
advocating
more
inclusive,
large-scale
studies
optimize
approaches
populations
improve
efficacy
management.
underscores
an
individualized,
genetically
informed
approach
modulating
burden
T2DM.
Aging Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(8)
Published: May 15, 2024
Abstract
Beyond
mere
prognostication,
optimal
biomarkers
of
aging
provide
insights
into
qualitative
and
quantitative
features
biological
might,
therefore,
offer
useful
information
for
the
testing
and,
ultimately,
clinical
use
gerotherapeutics.
We
aimed
to
develop
a
proteomic
clock
(PAC)
all‐cause
mortality
risk
as
proxy
age.
Data
were
from
UK
Biobank
Pharma
Proteomics
Project,
including
53,021
participants
aged
between
39
70
years
2923
plasma
proteins
assessed
using
Olink
Explore
3072
assay®.
10.9%
died
during
mean
follow‐up
13.3
years,
with
age
at
death
70.1
years.
The
Spearman
correlation
PAC
chronological
was
0.77.
showed
robust
age‐adjusted
associations
predictions
onset
various
diseases
in
general
disease‐free
participants.
associated
deviation
enriched
several
processes
related
hallmarks
aging.
Our
results
expand
previous
findings
by
showing
that
acceleration,
based
on
PAC,
strongly
predicts
incident
disease
outcomes.
Particularly,
it
facilitates
evaluation
multiple
conditions
population,
thereby,
contributing
prevention
initial
diseases,
which
vary
among
individuals
may
subsequently
lead
additional
comorbidities.
Radiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
314(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
offers
promising
solutions
for
many
steps
of
the
cardiac
imaging
workflow,
from
patient
and
test
selection
through
image
acquisition,
reconstruction,
interpretation,
extending
to
prognostication
reporting.
Despite
development
AI
algorithms,
tools
are
at
various
stages
face
challenges
clinical
implementation.
This
scientific
statement,
endorsed
by
several
societies
in
field,
provides
an
overview
current
landscape
applications
CT
MRI.
Each
section
is
organized
into
questions
statements
that
address
key
including
ethical,
legal,
environmental
sustainability
considerations.
A
technology
readiness
level
range
1
9
summarizes
maturity
reflects
progression
preliminary
research
document
aims
bridge
gap
between
burgeoning
developments
limited
Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Evidence
indicates
that
cognitive
function
is
influenced
by
potential
environmental
factors.
We
aimed
to
determine
the
variables
influencing
function.
Our
study
included
164,463
non-demented
adults
(89,644
[54.51%]
female;
mean
[SD]
age,
56.69
[8.14]
years)
from
UK
Biobank
who
completed
four
assessments
at
baseline.
364
were
finally
extracted
for
analysis
through
a
rigorous
screening
process.
performed
univariate
analyses
identify
significantly
associated
with
each
in
two
equal-sized
split
discovery
and
replication
datasets.
Subsequently,
identified
further
assessed
multivariable
model.
Additionally,
model,
we
explored
associations
longitudinal
decline.
Moreover,
one-
two-
sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
conducted
confirm
genetic
associations.
Finally,
quality
of
pooled
evidence
between
was
evaluated.
252
(69%)
exhibited
significant
least
one
dataset.
Of
these,
231
(92%)
successfully
replicated.
our
41
function,
spanning
categories
such
as
education,
socioeconomic
status,
lifestyle
factors,
body
measurements,
mental
health,
medical
conditions,
early
life
household
characteristics.
Among
these
variables,
12
more
than
domain,
all
subgroup
analyses.
And
LASSO,
rigde,
principal
component
indicated
robustness
primary
results.
among
Furthermore,
22
supported
one-sample
MR
analysis,
5
confirmed
two-sample
analysis.
10
rated
high.
Based
on
adopting
favorable
38%
34%
decreased
risks
dementia
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
Overall,
constructed
an
database
which
could
contribute
prevention
impairment
dementia.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 14, 2025
Emerging
evidence
reveals
a
complex
association
between
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
and
coronary
heart
disease
(CHD),
which
share
common
risk
factors
biological
pathways.
This
study
aims
to
identify
the
shared
proteomic
signatures
of
T2D
CHD,
as
well
whether
proteins
predict
incident
CHD
in
patients,
develop
predictive
models.
Utilizing
data
from
53,014
UK
Biobank
participants
2923
plasma
proteins,
we
identified
488
associated
with
T2D,
125
were
also
CHD.
Among
determine
nine
showing
causal
associations
including
PCSK9,
NRP1,
CD27.
Mediation
analyses
suggest
that
mediate
By
integrating
these
into
our
model,
achieved
desirable
prediction
(AUC
=
0.819)
for
future
onset
patients.
Additionally,
druggability
evaluation
show
32
potential
therapeutic
agents,
established
antihypertensives
novel
compounds,
suggesting
avenues
dual-targeted
treatment
strategies.
Collectively,
findings
unveil
both
providing
implications
screening
predicting
Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2025
Background
Current
guidelines
suggest
engaging
in
a
minimum
of
150
minutes
moderate
to
vigorous
physical
activity
(MVPA)
each
week
support
overall
health.
However,
the
effect
concentrated
versus
evenly
distributed
(PA)
on
health
outcomes
remains
uncertain.
This
study
aims
investigate
associations
“weekend
warrior”
pattern,
where
most
MVPA
is
completed
1
2
days,
and
more
spread
pattern
with
mortality
risk.
Methods
Data
from
UK
Biobank
were
used,
participants
having
full
device‐measured
PA
data
2013
2015.
Three
patterns
defined:
inactive,
active
weekend
warrior,
regular.
The
relationships
between
risk
investigated
using
Cox
proportional
hazards
model.
Results
During
an
8.1‐year
median
follow‐up,
3965
adults
died
all
causes,
including
667
cardiovascular
disease
1780
cancer.
Both
warrior
group
(all‐cause
death:
hazard
ratio
[HR],
0.68
[95%
CI,
0.64–0.74];
HR,
0.69
0.58–0.83];
cancer
0.79
0.71–0.89])
regular
0.74
0.68–0.81];
0.76
0.61–0.94];
0.87
0.76–0.99])
demonstrated
lower
compared
inactive
after
following
recommended
per
week.
Furthermore,
there
was
no
discernible
difference
group.
Conclusions
Engaging
within
days
related
similar
reduction
as
activity.
Our
findings
are
particularly
significant
for
individuals
who
find
it
challenging
engage
due
time
constraints.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Effective
prevention
strategies
for
post-COVID
complications
are
crucial
patients,
clinicians,
and
policy
makers
to
mitigate
their
cumulative
burden.
This
study
evaluated
the
association
of
modifiable
lifestyle
factors
(smoking,
alcohol
intake,
BMI,
physical
activity,
sedentary
time,
sleep
duration,
dietary
habits)
with
COVID-19
multisystem
sequelae,
death,
hospitalization
in
UK
Biobank
cohort
(
n
=
68,896).
A
favorable
(6-10
healthy
factors;
46.4%)
was
associated
a
36%
lower
risk
sequelae
(HR,
0.64;
95%
CI,
0.58-0.69;
ARR
at
210
days,
7.08%;
5.98-8.09)
compared
an
unfavorable
(0-4
12.3%).
Risk
reductions
spanned
all
10
organ
systems,
including
cardiovascular,
coagulation,
metabolic,
gastrointestinal,
kidney,
mental
health,
musculoskeletal,
respiratory
disorders,
fatigue.
beneficial
effect
largely
attributable
direct
impacts
independent
corresponding
pre-infection
comorbidities
(71%
any
sequelae).
also
related
death
(HR
0.59,
0.52-0.66)
0.78,
0.73-0.84).
These
associations
persisted
across
acute
post-acute
infection
phases,
irrespective
status,
vaccination,
or
SARS-CoV-2
variant.
findings
underscore
clinical
public
health
importance
adhering
mitigating
long-term
adverse
enhancing
future
pandemic
preparedness.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2024
In
the
era
of
big
data
in
human
genetics,
large-scale
biobanks
aggregating
genetic
from
diverse
populations
have
emerged
as
important
for
advancing
our
understanding
health
and
disease.
However,
computational
storage
demands
whole
genome
sequencing
(WGS)
studies
pose
significant
challenges,
especially
researchers
underfunded
institutions
or
developing
countries,
creating
a
disparity
research
capabilities.
We
introduce
new
approaches
that
significantly
enhance
efficiency
reduce
requirements
WGS
studies.
By
algorithms
compressed
data,
focusing
particularly
on
optimizing
representation
rare
variants,
designing
regression
methods
tailored
scale
complexity
we
lower
costs.
integrate
approach
into
PLINK
2.0.
The
implementation
demonstrates
considerable
reductions
space
time
without
compromising
analytical
accuracy,
evidenced
by
application
to
AllofUs
project
data.
optimized
runtime
an
exome-wide
association
analysis
involving
19.4
million
variants
body
mass
index
phenotype
125,077
individuals,
reducing
it
695.35
minutes
(approximately
11.5
hours)
single
machine
just
1.57
using
30
GB
memory
50
threads
(or
8.67
with
4
threads).
Additionally,
extended
this
support
multi-phenotype
analyses.
anticipate
will
enable
across
globe
unlock
potential
population
biobanks,
accelerating
pace
discoveries
can
improve
Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Pathogenic
variants
in
RAD51C
confer
an
elevated
risk
of
breast
and
ovarian
cancer,
while
individuals
homozygous
for
specific
alleles
may
develop
Fanconi
anemia.
Using
saturation
genome
editing
(SGE),
we
functionally
assess
9,188
unique
variants,
including
>99.5%
all
possible
coding
sequence
single-nucleotide
alterations.
By
computing
changes
variant
abundance
Gaussian
mixture
modeling
(GMM),
classify
3,094
to
be
disruptive
use
clinical
truth
sets
reveal
accuracy/concordance
classification
>99.9%.
Cell
fitness
was
the
primary
assay
readout
allowing
us
observe
a
phenomenon
where
missense
exhibit
distinct
depletion
kinetics
potentially
suggesting
that
they
represent
hypomorphic
alleles.
We
further
explored
our
exhaustive
functional
map,
revealing
critical
residues
on
structure
resolving
found
cancer-segregating
kindred.
Furthermore,
through
interrogation
UK
Biobank
large
multi-center
cancer
cohort,
find
significant
associations
between
SGE-depleted
diagnoses.
International Journal of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Abstract
Previous
epidemiological
studies
on
the
associations
between
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFAs)
and
cancer
incidence
have
been
inconsistent.
We
investigated
of
plasma
omega‐3
omega‐6
PUFAs
with
overall
19
site‐specific
cancers
in
a
large
prospective
cohort.
253,138
eligible
UK
Biobank
participants
were
included
our
study.
With
mean
follow‐up
12.9
years,
29,838
diagnosed
cancer.
The
levels
expressed
as
percentages
total
(omega‐3%
omega‐6%).
In
main
models,
both
omega‐6%
omega‐3%
inversely
associated
(HR
per
SD
=
0.98,
95%
CI
0.96–0.99;
HR
0.99,
0.97–1.00;
respectively).
Of
available,
14
five
omega‐3%,
all
indicating
inverse
associations,
exception
that
prostate
was
positively
1.03,
1.01–1.05).
Our
population‐based
cohort
study
indicates
small
most
cancers,
although
there
are
notable
exceptions,
such