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Health News - An analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people of European ancestry, conducted by several of the world’s leading genomic centers, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has identified more than 2,000 independent genetic signals for blood pressure. The findings, published in the journal Nature Genetics, include improved polygenic scores for predicting blood pressure and the discovery of 500 previously unreported genes that affect blood pressure. This ...

Study examines genetic basis for blood pressure, risk for hypertension

A recent study over 2,000 genomic regions influencing blood pressure and hypertension risk. Analyzing data from over a million individuals, researchers discovered new genetic links to blood pressure, including genes related to iron metabolism. The findings highlight the interplay between genetics and environmental factors in cardiovascular health, offering potential for personalized treatments.

National Institutes of Health researchers and collaborators have discovered over 100 new regions of the human genome, also known as genomic loci, that appear to influence a person's blood pressure.

A recent study delves into the genetic underpinnings of blood pressure regulation and the risk of developing hypertension. Researchers identified over 2,000 regions on the human genome, including more than 100 new ones, that influence blood pressure. Led by Queen Mary University of London, the international research analyzed data from over a million individuals.