A recent @washingtonpost.com article features a new study led by ASHG Past President @sarahtishkoff.bsky.social, PhD. Read about her team’s findings on Neanderthal and modern human interbreeding and how social dynamics may have influenced these pairings. @carolynyjohnson.bsky.social

Through in vitro and in vivo screening, @ajhgnews.bsky.social latest article identifies antimiR leads that boost MBNL1 levels, correct splicing defects, and improve muscle function, highlighting a promising therapeutic strategy for myotonic dystrophy type 1: https://bit.ly/4ramI83 #ASHG

Congratulations to ASHG members @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas, MD, PhD, who were named to the TIME100 Health List for pioneering the first personalized CRISPR therapy for an infant with a rare genetic disorder! Read their feature: https://bit.ly/40h3hzB

Authors of @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article develop BAF-Wald, a pathogenicity predictor for subunits of the BAF chromatin remodeling complex. The use of gene-specific features allows BAF-Wald to outperform other variant-effect prediction tools: https://bit.ly/3Ng9aKt #ASHG #HumanGenetics

Our March issue is online! Revisit #ASHG25 with the Presidential and awards addresses & then catch up with the latest human genetics & genomics research! www.cell.com/ajhg/current

Today is #RareDiseaseDay! We join the movement to elevate visibility & patient voices for rare conditions. Identifying the genes & variants behind a rare disease is key to understanding its molecular basis. Learn more in @ajhgnews.bsky.social#RareDiseaseDayrecent article: https://bit.ly/3ME4ygM #ASHG

To gain insight into vascular disease processes attributable to alternative splicing, the authors of @ajhgnews.bsky.social's latest article modeled inflammation in endothelial cell lines, revealing that alternative promoters are key regulators of transcript variety: https://bit.ly/4rwhvbD #ASHG

By applying RNA sequencing to cochlear samples from common marmosets, the authors of @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article uncovered gene expression and alternative splicing patterns that might guide the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss in humans: https://bit.ly/4rFjDOw #ASHG

Many genes suggested to contribute to congenital heart disease remain unvalidated. The authors of the latest @hggadvances.bsky.social article use CRISPR screening in Xenopus to link FLNB to CHD, heterotaxy & ciliopathies: https://www.cell.com/hgg-advances/fulltext/S2666-2477(26)00020-5 #ASHG

Research from @ajhgnews.bsky.social's latest article reports false-positive newborn screening tests for SMA in two healthy children. Rapid functional testing of rare SMN1 variants provided clarity to families & saved millions in unnecessary treatments: https://bit.ly/4kHtSPD #ASHG #HumanGenetics

@ajhgnews.bsky.social sat with @adriaan-vd-graaf.bsky.social in the latest "Inside AJHG" to discuss his recently published paper, “Mendelian randomization linking metabolites with enzymes reveals pathway regulation and therapeutic avenues.”➡️ bit.ly/46di69J #ASHG #HumanGenetics

Happy #DarwinDay! 🎉We celebrate Darwin’s insight into evolution by natural selection—a reminder that science education helps us question, explore, & understand the world around us. Honor Darwin’s curiosity & learn fast genetics facts at Discover Genetics: bit.ly/4rqaDwN

ASHG 2027 Board of Directors nominations are open! 5 roles available: one President and four Director seats—2 dedicated for trainee & early career members. Active members passionate about ASHG, apply or nominate a colleague by March 20: https://bit.ly/4qBJndg #ASHG #HumanGenetics

Authors of @hggadvances.bsky.social latest article employ the STAAR framework to enhance the strength of gene-based analyses, thereby improving statistical validity & consistency in identifying rare variant associations in WGS data from a large, diverse cohort: bit.ly/4kgxEzn #ASHG #HumanGenetics

Ancient DNA enables allele observation over time, but only ∼1.23 million ancient loci are publicly available. Overcoming this limitation, this @ajhgnews.bsky.social article by @colinmbrand.bsky.social & co creates a catalog of ancient genotyped proxies for modern variants based on LD. #ASHG

Our February issue is online NOW! Check it out to catch up on the latest human #genetics & #genomics research www.cell.com/ajhg/current

🚨Closes TOMORROW! Finalize your application for the ASHG‑NHGRI Post‑Bac Genomics Analyst Fellowship to gain exposure and training across multiple career paths that advance public service in human genetics and genomics. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply before it’s gone: https://bit.ly/3Niccxs #ASHG

The latest @ajhgnews.bsky.social article from @dnalawyer.bsky.social & colleagues offers a perspective on the U.S. legal landscape regarding the promotion of competition, with specific attention given to the human genetics and genomics industry: bit.ly/3Z1b18i #ASHG #HumanGenetics

@hggadvances.bsky.social latest study introduces a framework to identify individuals with Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential (CHIP), a condition associated with many diseases of aging. Read the full article here: www.cell.com/hgg-advances... #ASHG #HumanGenetic

Closing Soon: Applications for the #ASHG-NHGRI Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship (Feb 1)! Apply now to gain exposure to cutting-edge research, build your professional network, & develop analysis and program management skills that will serve you for years to come: https://bit.ly/3Niccxs

Enjoyed today’s webinar? Come back tomorrow at 12 PM ET for insights from NHGRI's extramural leadership on the latest NIH/NHGRI policy, structural, and priority changes—including foreign collaborations, data sharing, & funding opportunities. Register now: https://bit.ly/464LpLq #ASHG #HumanGenetics

⏰TOMORROW: Register for this ASHG webinar to learn how partnerships are strengthening genomics training programs for paraprofessionals—get an inside look at four innovative programs helping to boost skills, access, and workforce representation: https://bit.ly/3Kvl4Pg #ASHG #HumanGenetics

It's here--our January issue. Catch up with the latest advances in human #genetics & #genomics research! www.cell.com/hgg-advances...

To investigate the genetic regulation of fatty acids (FA) across tissues, @kerrinsmall.bsky.social & co of @ajhgnews.bsky.social's latest study profiles FA content in adipose tissue biopsies, identifying loci that regulate fatty acid content in cardio-metabolic tissue: bit.ly/45lSO92 #ASHG

LD patterns can make it difficult to select optimal instrumental variables for Mendelian randomization studies. @stevesphd.bsky.social & co of @hggadvances.bsky.social 's latest article evaluate the ability of four selection methods to increase instrument strength: bit.ly/4a0yXih #ASHG

From accessible genomics training to long‑read sequencing advancements—don’t miss these two upcoming webinars! Cutting-edge science. Practical insights. 🧬1/27 Genomics Training Through Partnerships 🧬2/18 Uncovering Mosaic Tandem Repeats Register for both: https://learning.ashg.org/ #ASHG

Ever wondered how genomics research gets funded? As an ASHG-NHGRI Post-Bac Genomics Analyst Fellow placed at NHGRI, you'll see first-hand how genetics/genomics research is funded and conducted, manage scientific projects, & more! Interested in applying? Applications close Feb 1: bit.ly/3Niccxs #ASHG

🚨TODAY at 11 AM ET: The #ASHG Digital CoLab w/ @pacbio.bsky.social#ASHG Discover how population-scale long‑read WGS expands structural variant detection, enables novel disease associations, & informs research across populations. Don't wait; register now: https://bit.ly/3NB1Mck #ASHG #HumanGenetics

🚨5:00 pm EST TODAY is the deadline for Featured Symposium & Interactive Workshop proposals!🚨Finalize your submission today and secure your chance to present your ideas on an international stage. This is your moment—submit now before time runs out: https://bit.ly/3MgrxxW #HumanGenetics #ASHG

Happening tomorrow! See you there: learning.ashg.org/products/dig...

Get involved with #ASHG—volunteer, become an ASHG advocate, or donate to support us in advancing #humangenetics. Start here ➡️ https://www.ashg.org/membership/get-involved/ #MLKdayofservice

2016 called—they want to see what you’ve been up to. Submit your ideas for Featured Symposia and Interactive Workshops by January 20 at 5:00 PM U.S. ET: https://www.ashg.org/annual-meeting-2026/ #ASHG #HumanGenetics

Curious what you’ll do as an ASHG-NHGRI Post-Bac Fellow?👀While at #ASHG, you'll support programs that match your interests—policy & advocacy, communications & public engagement, & more—while getting a behind-the-scenes look at planning the annual meeting. Interested? Apply by Feb 1: bit.ly/3Niccxs

Register for our upcoming January webinars delivering insights you can put to work! 🗓️1/21: (Webinar) Digital CoLab w/ @pacbio.bsky.social 🗓️1/27: (Webinar) Expanding Genomics Training 🗓️1/28: (Webinar) Update on Recent Changes at NIH & NHGRI Stay ahead: https://bit.ly/49FjRh0 @avahoffman.com #ASHG

The clock is ticking—Jan 20 is the proposal deadline for Featured Symposia & Interactive Workshops! Make the most of the holiday weekend & finalize your submission for #ASHG26 in Montréal. We’re excited to receive your ideas. Submit now: https://www.ashg.org/annual-meeting-2026/ #ASHG #HumanGenetics

@hggadvances.bsky.social latest article provides additional evidence that germline HLA-II heterozygosity is inversely associated w/ lung cancer risk: https://bit.ly/4aXj0KH #ASHG @doubletaotan.bsky.social

📢 @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social begins his term as @ajhgnews.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief with an inspiring editorial: sharing his excitement for the future of interventional genetics and reaffirming the journal's commitment to publish the most exciting #humangenetics research: bit.ly/45dEZcJ #ASHG

⏰TOMORROW’s the day! Join our LIVE Journal Club webinar to hear directly from the authors behind the @ajhgnews.bsky.social paper on scalable approaches for rare disease detection. Be there at 12:00 PM ET: https://learning.ashg.org/products/detecting-rare-genetic-disorders-at-population-scale #ASHG

Act Fast! Live Q&A Happening Now—your chance to get every Featured Symposium & Interactive Workshop proposal question answered before the submission window closes! Join now: learning.ashg.org/products/pre... #ASHG #ASHG26

The #DNADay26 Essay Contest is HERE! 🧬This year’s challenge: Analyze a genetic treatment or therapy developed or widely used in recent years. Teachers—help your students share their ideas with the world! Submit by March 4 👉 https://www.ashg.org/dna-day/ #ASHG

@ajhgnews.bsky.social sat with Kirill Zaslavsky, MD, PhD, in the latest "Inside AJHG" to discuss his recently published paper, “Low population penetrance of variants associated with inherited retinal degenerations.”➡️ www.ashg.org/ajhg/inside-... #ASHG #GeneticsDiscoveries

By probing #LLM knowledge across 10,000 rare diseases, @HGGAdvances' latest article clarifies limitations of these models and supports development of hybrid approaches that combine curation with selectively integrated model-derived knowledge: https://bit.ly/4pvdxOI #ASHG #HumanGenetics

MSH3 variation modifies the age of onset of X-linked dystonia Parkinsonism (XDP). @AJHGNews' latest article reveals that MSH3 also influences the somatic instability of the disease's pathogenic repeat expansion, identifying a potential therapeutic target for XDP: https://bit.ly/4pvpgNq #ASHG

Want to know what makes a Featured Symposium or Interactive Workshop proposal stand out? Join our Jan 13 live Q&A for insider tips on what reviewers look for. Register for the Q&A now—then lock in your proposal by Jan 20: https://learning.ashg.org/p/ashg2026-qa #ASHG #HumanGenetics

Ready for your next step to your future in genomics? Applications for the ASHG-NHGRI Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship are OPEN—submissions close Feb 1! Gain in-depth experience, learn from field leaders, and influence progress in #humangenetics research. Apply now: bit.ly/44WDkbq #ASHG

Accessible genomics training = career growth + representative workforce Join our Jan 27 webinar to learn how education opens doors for paraprofessionals and builds a better workforce. Register now: https://bit.ly/3Kvl4Pg #ASHG #HumanGenetics #GeneticsEducation

Our new issue includes a welcome Editorial from new EiC @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltex...

It's here--our first issue of 2026 & it's full of exciting human genetics & genomics research! www.cell.com/ajhg/current

@hggadvances.bsky.social sat with authors Zhengyang Yu, Li Charlie Xia, and Kaida Ning, in the latest "Inside HGGA" to discuss their recently published paper, "Multi-trait genome-wide analysis identified risk loci and candidate drugs for heart failure."➡️ bit.ly/4bj8q0E #ASHG #HumanGenetics

2025 memberships expire TONIGHT! Join/renew for 2026 to keep access to year-round learning, exclusive content, and eligibility to submit an Featured Symposia or Interactive Workshop to #ASHG26. Don’t lose these perks—renew now: https://www.ashg.org/membership/join-or-renew/ #ASHG #HumanGenetics