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

Source: Nature - Main • Published: 28 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Nature - Main.

First-phase TenK10K maps regulatory variants in single cells tied to disease.

Genetic variants that alter gene regulation in specific cell types are closely tied to disease
Key Takeaways
  • TenK10K combined single-cell RNA and chromatin data from many individuals.
  • Cell-type regulatory variants were associated with disease-relevant expression.
  • Tandem repeat variation was found to influence immune cell expression.
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