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Great things are happening in genomics every day – here are some exciting new developments from August.

Scientists Discover New Gene Involved in Male Fertility

A new gene that controls the completion of meiosis in spermatogenesis has been discovered by researchers from Kumamoto University. Researchers believe that this may lead to an advancement in reproductive medicine, like identifying causes for infertility.

Read the article in Technology News

View the study in Nature

Potential Therapeutic Target for Ovarian Cancer Identified

Researchers have identified a gene called DOT1L that appears to play a role in progression and severity of ovarian cancer. Inhibitors of the DOT1L enzyme may offer a new treatment approach for the disease.

Read the article in Science Daily

View the study in Nature

Study Reveals Link Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Alzheimer Disease

Researchers reported that genetic risk factors for alcohol use disorder overlap with those for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer disease. These findings may offer new approaches to drug repurposing and patient intervention.

Read the article in The Scientist

View the study in Nature