2 results match your criteria: "the University of the Faroe Islands[Affiliation]"
Iodine nutrition among pregnant women in the Faroe Islands.
Br J Nutr
September 2024
Centre of Health Science, Faculty of Health Science, the University of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn, Faroe Islands.
Article Synopsis
- * Over two years, 654 out of 1030 invited participants provided urine samples and completed questionnaires about their diet and supplement intake, revealing a median urinary iodine concentration (UIC) of 110 µg/l, which declined over time.
- * Results indicated that diet significantly affected UIC, with higher levels in women consuming fish and eggs compared to those relying on dairy, and highlighted the need for ongoing monitoring to address iodine deficiencies in pregnant populations.
Both rare and common genetic variants contribute to autism in the Faroe Islands.
NPJ Genom Med
January 2019
1Human Genetics and Cognitive Functions Unit, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France.
Article Synopsis
- A study examined 357 individuals from the Faroe Islands, including 36 with autism, to explore genetic associations with the condition.
- Findings showed that individuals with autism had a higher burden of rare genetic variants, inbreeding status, and more deleterious homozygous variants compared to non-autistic controls.
- The research identified new potentially harmful gene variants related to autism and emphasized the need for further understanding of how these genetic factors influence neuronal function.