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Pharmacogenomics of Warfarin Dosing in Diverse Populations

Quick fact

A variant in the VKORC1 gene, which is more common in people of East Asian descent, means they may need warfarin doses up to 50% lower than those of European ancestry, yet standard dosing guidelines are often based on studies of mainly white patients.

Why this is interesting

You'd think a single pill of a common blood thinner would work the same for everyone, but the dose that helps one person can be dangerous for another. Why? Your genes hold the answer.