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June 2018 PMID 29808027

Genome-wide association meta-analysis highlights light-induced signaling as a driver for refractive error.

Milly S Tedja, Robert Wojciechowski, Pirro G Hysi, Nicholas Eriksson, Nicholas A Furlotte, Virginie J M Verhoeven, Adriana I Iglesias, Magda A Meester-Smoor, Stuart W Tompson, Qiao Fan, Anthony P Khawaja, Ching-Yu Cheng, René Höhn, Kenji Yamashiro, Adam Wenocur

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The posts indicate general support and recognition of the publication's importance, such as the mention of its 50 citations and a reminder of previous work, reflecting a tone of admiration and acknowledgment of its significance in genetic research. The choice of words like 'cool' and references to citation counts demonstrate a moderate level of engagement and impact, while the lack of detailed critique or discussion indicates a subdued level of interest and engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • Refractive errors, like myopia, are common eye disorders linked to blindness, and a large genetic study expanded the understanding of their genetic basis from 37 to 161 independent signals among over 255,000 participants.
  • The study revealed significant genetic similarities between Europeans and Asians while identifying important cellular processes in the retina that contribute to these visual conditions.
  • Additionally, the research uncovered new genes related to mechanisms such as synaptic neurotransmission and vascular development, highlighting a light-dependent signaling pathway that could explain how refractive errors develop.
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RT @cgrazal: Also learned that our publication from last year (Genome-wide association meta-analysis highlights light-induced signaling as…

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Also learned that our publication from last year (Genome-wide association meta-analysis highlights light-induced signaling as a driver for refractive error) has received 50 citations as of today. Cool! https://t.co/7Ajp5E1xj6

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@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @cgrazal: Also learned that our publication from last year (Genome-wide association meta-analysis highlights light-induced signaling as…

Nov 6, 2019 · 1 share · 6,704 followers View post →
Clare G
@cgrazal · X

Also learned that our publication from last year (Genome-wide association meta-analysis highlights light-induced signaling as a driver for refractive error) has received 50 citations as of today. Cool! https://t.co/7Ajp5E1xj6

Nov 6, 2019 · 1 share · 11 followers View post →