Genetics
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17/10/2018 - DNA errors studied in dementia
Researchers have shown how DNA errors contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. More
12/10/2018 - Sons' puberty age linked to mothers' first period
The age at which young women have their first period is linked to their sons’ age at puberty – suggesting a genetic connection, researchers report today. More
09/10/2018 - Cheap DNA test to predict cardiovascular risk?
A cheap, one-off DNA test early in life could predict if someone had a high risk of a heart attack, according to new international research published last night. More
25/09/2018 - Hope for mitochondria disease gene therapy
British researchers have developed a gene therapy which shows promise for treating patients with mitochondrial disease, it was announced last night. More
21/09/2018 - Genetic mutation link to dangerous fungal spores risk
A genetic mutation in humans has been discovered that is linked to a 17-fold increase in the number of dangerous fungal spores in the lungs. More
18/09/2018 - Blood pressure study reveals 500 new gene regions
The largest global genetic study of its kind has found more than 500 new gene regions that influence hypertension, it was announced last night. More
13/09/2018 - Huntington's test developed
A test, developed by British scientists, may detect very early signs of Huntington's disease, it was announced last night. More
11/09/2018 - HIV genome key to antibody development
The genome of HIV could hold the key to unlocking an HIV vaccine – because it determines when humans can develop antibodies, Swiss scientists reported last night. More
05/09/2018 - Prostate cancer sub-group may benefit from immunotherapy
Scientists have identified a one sub-group of aggressive prostate cancer patients that may benefit particularly well from immunotherapy. More
30/08/2018 - Viking chromosome linked to heart risk
A Y chromosome variant, which may have been spread by the Vikings, puts men at increased risk from coronary heart disease, British researchers have reported. More
23/08/2018 - Ovarian cancer screening pilot begins
A new ovarian cancer early detection service for women who have the faulty BRCA gene is to be trialled in London, it was announced today. More
06/08/2018 - Call to screen relatives of thoracic aortic disease patients
Routine screening and genetic testing of families of aortic disease patients could save lives, according to new research. More
18/07/2018 - Allergic rhinitis risk genes found
Scientists in Germany have reported new insights into the genetics of allergic rhinitis. More
17/07/2018 - DNA side-effects dash gene editing hopes
The CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tool may cause nearly undetectable genetic damage, British researchers warned last night. More
17/07/2018 - Hope for foetal gene therapy
Animal studies suggest that Gaucher disease could be treated pre-natally using foetal gene therapy, British researchers reported last night. More
22/06/2018 - Early TB gene test developed
An international research team has found a potential test to predict active tuberculosis in advance of symptoms developing. More
19/06/2018 - Infant tumour study pinpoints genes
A genetic study of soft tissue tumours that affect infants has pointed to several drugs that could improve treatment, researchers said last night. More
18/06/2018 - How genetic screening improves lifestyle
A genetic screening programme has successfully persuaded thousands of people to make lifestyle changes, a European conference has heard. More
12/06/2018 - DNA test to identify prostate cancer risk
A new DNA test can identify 63 genetic variations linked to increased risk of prostate cancer, a major international study reported last night. More
29/05/2018 - Gene increases alcohol cardiomyopathy risk
A gene variant linked to heart failure may amplify the risks from alcohol drinking, British researchers have reported. More
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