We’ve waited a long time for news of promising research on the cause of Raynaud’s. Finally, scientists recently reported they’ve discovered genes linked to Raynaud’s phenomenon.
Researchers at Queen Mary’s University and the Berlin Institute of Health carried out the largest genetic study of Raynaud’s phenomenon we’re aware of to date. The team used electronic health records from the UK Biobank containing genetic and health information from 500,000 U.K. participants to identify more than 5,000 people affected by Raynaud’s. This data was used to assess whether sufferers of Raynaud’s are genetically different from those not known to have the condition. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications.
Now, before we get too excite