FinnGen, a forerunner in the global landscape of genomics projects, is delighted to welcome Bayer as its newest pharmaceutical industry partner.

A study has discovered a genetic defect that affects the maturation of oocytes, leading to infertility in women. This discovery provides new insights into the genetic causes of infertility and may help develop diagnostics or new treatments for women suffering from infertility.

Lumbar disc herniation is one of the most common structural changes in the lower back and the most common cause of radiating pain, or sciatica, in the leg.

Six-years of sample collection culminated in the internal release of the final dataset in September 2023, which is when FinnGen hit its target of sampling close to 10% of the Finnish population with more than 500,000 genotyped and phenotyped individuals. The results based on this final FinnGen dataset are now publicly available for the entire research community.

"Lines of Descent - Data visualisation tools to empower genetic research" -exhibition showcases Aalto University’s data visualisation tools developed in collaboration with FinnGen. This is a brand-new way to visualise genetics, and it is breathtakingly beautiful. Welcome!

A recent Finnish study found that pneumonia and severe gastrointestinal complications are more common with the most effective schizophrenia medication than previously thought. These side effects increase mortality, highlighting the need for better monitoring. Genetic testing could help identify high-risk patients.

A new study by the University of Eastern Finland and partners identified new genetic variants associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Published in Neurology, the study is the first large-scale genome-wide association study related to NPH in the world. The results provide new insights into the genetic background of NPH and provide a basis for further research into the specific biological mechanisms underlying the condition.

An international team of researchers has uncovered genetic factors that predispose women to a genetic phenomenon where some cells lose one of their two X chromosomes.

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.

Aarno Palotie, Research Director, Docent of Cell Biology, Doctor of Medicial Science and Surgery, has been named Docent of the Year in 2024 at the University of Helsinki. The recipient of the distinction is chosen by the Docents’ Association of the University of Helsinki.