Research highlights
This section showcases recent research findings enabled by FinnGen data and the Finnish biobank participants. Below you can find several examples of how FinnGen is helping to increase our understanding of the genetic drivers of human diseases, pinpointing possible therapeutic targets.
A study based on more than 600 000 participants suggests that insomnia increases the risk of influenza and other respiratory infections. Sleep problems also increased the risk of COVID-19 infection…
A new wide-ranging Finnish study on the hereditary risk factors of pre-eclampsia showed that the pregnancy disorder and hypertension share many of the same genetic risk factors. This means that women…
Extensive genetic study performed in Finland has provided further insights into the genetic risk factors that influence susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections. The results help to…
A study led by the University of Helsinki has identified more than 300 gene regions associated with the use of cholesterol drugs, antihypertensives or antidiabetic drugs. Genomic regions linked to…
The FinnGen research team has identified 27 hereditary risk factors for otosclerosis, a disease that disrupts the function of bones in the middle ear and causes hearing loss. Some of the identified…
According to a large Finnish biobank study, normal variation in baseline testosterone levels in adulthood is an individual characteristic among others and should not be considered the main…
A new study from the University of Helsinki demonstrates the added value of genetic information in measuring inherited disease risk, alongside the widely used assessment of family history.
An international research group led by Finnish scientists has identified several new risk factors for dementia-causing diseases. The group found strong evidence that mechanisms related to autoimmune…
A Finnish-led international research team has discovered novel gene variants that increase the risk of a rare but severe lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The results also demonstrate…
Researchers have, for the first time, systematically estimated the impact of a range of different disease-associated genetic risk factors on the loss of healthy life years. Knowing the contribution…