Leaders of Nordic Society of Human Genetics and Precision Medicine
Kári Stefánsson CEO of deCODE genetics seeks to unite Nordic researchers in genetic research to support more precise and personalised medical treatment . The Nordic Society of Human Genetics and Precision Medicine (NSHG-PM) has chosen its inaugural leadership....
deCODE Publishes the First Full Resolution Genetic Map of the Human Genome
A whole genome sequence-based portrait of how the two basic mechanisms generating human diversity work Elucidates how women and men contribute differently to diversity; how the genome promotes and regulates diversity; and the link between the generation of diversity...
A variant that protects against nasal polyps and chronic rhinosinusitis
Scientists at deCODE genetics have found a variant that protects against nasal polyps and chronic rhinosinusitis. The study was published on the 14th of January in the online edition of Nature genetics. Nasal polyps are non-malignant, typically bilateral growths on...
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Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, deCODE is a global leader in analyzing and understanding the human genome. Using our unique expertise and population resources, deCODE has discovered key genetic risk factors for dozens of common diseases ranging from cardiovascular disease to cancer.
UNIQUE CAPABILITIES
We operate the most productive human gene discovery engine in the world, employing our discoveries to identify genetic variations associated with human disease.
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We regularly publish our discoveries in major, peer-reviewed journals, enabling others to further validate and expand upon our findings.