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The Qatar Genome Program has published an analysis of more than 6000 Qatari genomes, which researchers plan to use to improve the precision medicine offering in this region and discover insights into ancient population movements.
The study, published Thursday, confirms or newly identifies 13 genes that appear to play a role in susceptibility to infection or that affect the severity of illness. In a larger dataset, which hasn't yet been published, the same researchers found 10 new locations in the human genome associated with infection or severe COVID-19. It is among the lingering mysteries of COVID-19: Why do some people catch it while others – sometimes even sleeping in the same bed – escape without symptoms? Some of the factors that explain these differences have long been clear: Older adults are more likel...
QF entity’s Arabic comic strip on genomics spurs young minds 04 Jul 2021 - 9:03 Dima Darwish The Peninsula Doha: One day as she returned from work, Dima Darwish, Head of Scientific Education at Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Genome Programme, was caught without an answer when one of her children asked about the nature of her work. Always the expert, she struggled for words to describe her job to her four-year-old. “It was this simple question that helped me realize how difficult it is for younger children to understand genomics. As experts, we have been working with the community to map ...
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), yesterday underlined the powerful role of the healthcare sector and several QF institutes in the country’s fight against COVID-19. This came during her address at the convocation ceremony of Education City universities that took place virtually. “We have spoken before about the direct and profound impact of both the health and education sectors on all other sectors. Indeed, this pandemic has proven the extent of this impact,” she said. “As soon as the crisis affected the health sector, it swept through others...
27 May 2021 - 20:12 The Peninsula Doha: The Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser gave a speech at the QF Convocation for Class of 2020 and 2021, highlighting the achievements of universities and students in fighting the pandemic, and how that experience will enable graduates to face new realities and shape the future as it changes. “Always remember, crises will ultimately fade away. But, you, with your knowledge and expertise, will forever remain,” she reminded the graduates. The full speech of Her Highness: "As in previous years, I feel immense pride attending t...