Genetics

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24/06/2021 - Origins of kidney cancer types discovered
The origins of seven kidney cancer types, including rare subtypes, have been identified, confirming they originate in specific forms of developmental cells in the foetus. More

18/06/2021 - New drug class for cancers with faulty BRCA genes
A new class of targeted cancer drugs could treat patients whose tumours have faulty copies of the BRCA cancer genes, British researchers have reported. More

14/06/2021 - How intense exercise increases MND risk
High performance athletics can increase the change of developing motor neurone disease for those who are genetically at risk, British researchers have found. More

28/05/2021 - Gene variants linked to major depression
A genome-wide association study has identified 178 gene variants linked to major depression, it has been announced. More

28/05/2021 - Malaria parasite gene activity mapped in unprecedented detail
A detailed atlas of the genetic changes malaria parasites go through as they prepare to infect people has been produced for the first time. More

26/05/2021 - Diabetes type 1 treatment hope for gene variant
Scientists working on immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes have found a promising approach for newly diagnosed patients with certain gene types. More

17/05/2021 - New blood group link to COVID risk
A major blood group gene is closely linked to the risk of disease from COVID-19 infection, according to a new analysis. More

07/05/2021 - Blood pressure genes found in the human kidney
Scientists have discovered 179 kidney genes that are responsible for high blood pressure - about 80% of which have never been associated with hypertension before, it was announced last night. More

30/04/2021 - Multi-drug resistant bacteria spread in cystic fibrosis patients
A multi-drug resistant bacteria has been shown to evolve and spread widely among cystic fibrosis patients. More

09/04/2021 - Mitochondria mutations that may combat cancer
Mitochondrial DNA mutations found in cancer tumours are linked to improved chances of survival, researchers have found. More

31/03/2021 - New gene variant linked to infertility in men
Scientists have identified a new genetic variant they believe is linked to male infertility. More

26/03/2021 - Neuron generation linked to gene defect in Parkinson's
New treatments for Parkinson’s disease could be developed after scientists made new discoveries about a faulty gene linked to the disease. More

12/03/2021 - Targeted prostate cancer screening would prevent deaths
A targeted screening programme for men who are genetically pre-disposed to prostate cancer could prevent one in six deaths from the disease and significantly reduce over-diagnosis, a new UK study has found. More

11/03/2021 - Placenta is 'dumping ground' for defects
The placenta is a “dumping ground” for genetic defects and resembles a “patchwork of tumours”, according to the first high-resolution survey of the genomic architecture of the human placenta. More

09/03/2021 - BRCA1 breast cell changes detected before turning cancerous
Women with BRCA1 mutations could undergo cellular monitoring after scientists discovered key changes can be detected before they become cancerous. More

08/03/2021 - Gene therapy will save babies at a record cost
A powerful new gene therapy is to be used in the NHS to treat babies with spinal muscular atrophy, making it the most expensive therapy ever to gain official approval, it was announced today. More

04/03/2021 - Treatment hope after rare cancer origin discovered
The origin of a rare childhood cancer has been discovered – and a possible drug treatment. More

25/02/2021 - New malaria genome data published
New genome variation data on more than 7,000 malaria parasites will help in the development of treatments, surveillance tools for malaria control and elimination, British researchers have reported. More

24/02/2021 - Gene linked to ectopic pregnancy risk
Scientists have identified a gene which may be linked to the risk of ectopic pregnancy. More

23/02/2021 - Scientists close on genetic susceptibility to virus
Scientists may be close to developing tools to undertake genetic profiling of those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, it was announced today. More

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