Publications by authors named "R Redon"

Attainment of a pristine copper cobaltite (CuCoO) phase by a fast and easy microwave (MW) assisted method is presented in this paper. The successful synthesis was supported by a series of characterization techniques, which confirmed the presence of a single phase and a possible inverted spinel crystal structure. Furthermore, catalytic performance evaluation of CuCoO in propane oxidation demonstrated its selectivity towards carbon dioxide (CO) formation, with negligible propanol production.

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Genotype-phenotype association tests are typically adjusted for population stratification using principal components that are estimated genome-wide. This lacks resolution when analysing populations with fine structure and/or individuals with fine levels of admixture. This can affect power and precision, and is a particularly relevant consideration when control individuals are recruited using geographic selection criteria.

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Background: Isolated posterior leaflet mitral valve prolapse (PostMVP), a common form of MVP, often referred as fibroelastic deficiency, is considered a degenerative disease. PostMVP patients are usually asymptomatic and often undiagnosed until chordal rupture. The present study aims to characterize familial PostMVP phenotype and familial recurrence, its genetic background, and the pathophysiological processes involved.

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  • Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a hereditary cardiac disorder linked to sudden death in young adults, particularly prevalent in Southeast Asia, with certain genetic variants associated with the condition.
  • Researchers conducted genome sequencing on individuals with BrS and matched controls in Thailand to find rare noncoding variants that are more common in BrS patients.
  • A specific rare variant was identified that disrupts a transcription factor binding site, causing reduced gene expression and reduced sodium current in heart cells, contributing to the high prevalence of BrS in the region and identifying at-risk individuals.
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  • The study investigates the demographic history of France using genotype datasets from individuals in Northern France, revealing significant population structure and differentiation in regions like Brittany and the Loire basin.
  • The research highlights a connection between the ancestry of local populations and genetic variations, particularly indicating a distinction in shared ancestry related to Neolithic and steppe populations.
  • Findings suggest the necessity of studying local demographics to better comprehend the distribution of genetic variants and their role in the prevalence of diseases among populations in Brittany and neighboring areas.
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