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Coverage dated October 27, 2026

Genetic variants that alter gene regulation in specific cell types are closely tied to disease

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Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03067-2 Single-cell profiling of nearly 2,000 people brings scientists closer to understanding the link between genetic variation, gene expression and health.

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    Genetic variants that alter gene regulation in specific cell types are closely tied to disease (opens Nature)

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    Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03067-2 Single-cell profiling of nearly 2,000 people brings scientists closer to understanding the link between genetic variation, gene expression and health.

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    Genetic variants shape single-cell chromatin accessibility and disease risk (opens Nature)

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    Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11173-4 Single-cell chromatin accessibility profiling identifies cell-type-specific and cell-state-specific genetic effects that link non-coding variants to immune disease risk.

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