A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common diseases. This is the most comprehensive international study to date on hereditary muscle strength and its relationship to morbidity. The genome and health data of more than 340,000 Finns was used in the research.

A new hereditary disease was found in Finns, which manifests as severe infectious mononucleosis. The genetic defect can lead to the treatment of many different diseases.

Recent results from researchers at the University of Helsinki indicate that genetic risk information can help tailor and target breast cancer screening more effectively to the women who would benefit the most.

Genes regulating the immune response influence an individual's risk of lung cancer, according to a study published in the world's leading scientific journal. Having less diverse HLA molecules increases the risk of lung cancer, especially in smokers.

A unique Finnish study has investigated the link between growth conditions in the womb and cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The results highlight the importance of shared genetic factors between mother and child.

Hereditary risk of colorectal cancer should be assessed in a more comprehensive way, shows a study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki, Finland. Using comprehensive genetic information, the age and frequency of screening could be tailored based on individual risk.

The largest genetic study of gestational diabetes to date has led to a discovery of nine novel genetic regions linked to this severe and common pregnancy complication. The results shed light on previously unknown physiological mechanisms related to the development of diabetes that involve adaptive changes in the brain during pregnancy.

We are happy to announce that the FinnGen data freeze 10 results and summary statistics were made publicly available on December 18, 2023!

A massive genetic study involving almost 800,000 participants has uncovered genetic factors that contribute to the use of sleep medications, shedding new light on the intricate relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions.

We teamed-up with experts on data visualisation from Aalto University to co-create a new accessible and engaging communication resource. Scroll through the website to learn about the FinnGen project, its goals, processes and its impact in Finland and around the world. Don't miss out – explore now and expand your horizons!