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Genome-wide analysis implicates inner ear development in Meniere's disease

2026-02-11 genetic and genomic medicine Title + abstract only
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Menieres disease (MD) is a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by recurrent vertigo, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus. Despite these distinctive symptoms, its etiology remains poorly understood. We performed a genome-wide meta-analysis of 8,969 cases and 1,962,542 controls across five large biobanks, identifying five independent genome-wide significant loci and estimating an observed-scale SNP heritability of 7% (SE 0.8%), consistent with a modest but significant genetic...

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