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Melissa Nel

University of Cape TownORCID 0000-0002-9698-992XUnclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Organism:human· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Assay:GWAS summary statistics· 1

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GenomicsbioRxivPreprintMay 29, 2026

Regulatory Genomics of Preeclampsia-Specific Risk Variants Highlights Immune and Endothelial Mechanisms

Mohammed A. Farahat, Malak Abbas, Gideon Akuamoah Wiafe…·Amadou Gaye

This study identifies PE-specific genetic variants and their regulatory effects, highlighting immune and endothelial mechanisms involved in preeclampsia.

DOI 10.64898/2026.05.26.728031

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Genetic & Genomic MedicineAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal DegenerationPeer-reviewedMar 10, 2023

Clinical testing panels for ALS: global distribution, consistency, and challenges

Allison Ann Dilliott, Ahmad Al Nasser, Marwa Elnagheeb…·On behalf of the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis spectrum disorders Gene Curation Expert Panel

The paper evaluates the variability in ALS clinical genetic testing panels globally, finding inconsistent gene inclusion and potential diagnostic challenges.

20 citations

humanGWAS summary statistics

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