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Development of a microRNA clock for gestational age in the general population

This paper develops a miRNA-based gestational age clock (miRClock-GA) using cord blood plasma miRNA data and validates it in an independent cohort, showing associations with birthweight and childhood BMI.

Lowering of circulating sclerostin may increase risk of atherosclerosis and its risk factors: evidence from a genome-wide association meta-analysis followed by Mendelian randomization

This study uses GWAS and Mendelian randomization to show that lower sclerostin levels increase risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, myocardial infarction, and atherogenic lipid profiles.

Genome Wide Association Metanalysis Of Skull Bone Mineral Density Identifies Loci Relevant For Osteoporosis And Craniosynostosis

This study identifies 59 genome-wide significant loci for skull bone mineral density, including four novel loci, and links them to osteoporosis and craniofacial developmental defects.