Genetics
17/02/2010 - Heart disease gene tests ineffective
The public should not be fooled into relying on gene testing to predict risk of heart disease, experts warned last night. More
08/02/2010 - Ageing genes found
Some people age faster than others because of their genes, British researchers reported last night. More
04/02/2010 - Obesity gene affects thousands
A small number of people with serious weight problems have a genetic defect, British researchers revealed last night. More
29/10/2009 - Different genes control alcohol intake and alcoholism
Like a drink of alcohol? It may not mean you are on the way to becoming an alcoholic, scientists say. More
26/10/2009 - Gene therapy brings sight to blind
A gene therapy has successfully been used to restore sight to a blind child, it has been announced. More
14/10/2009 - Asthma linked to low birth weight and early birth
There is a clear link between low birth weight and the chance of developing asthma, says new research. More
02/10/2009 - Bowel cancer gene risk confirmed
Researchers have found a new genetic marker for bowel cancer risk. More
17/09/2009 - Gene finding could help kill cancer cells
British scientists have discovered a gene that triggers production of a blood cell that may help destroy cancer cells. More
07/09/2009 - Gene breakthrough offers diabetes hope
British researchers have found a genetic clue to the causes of type 2 diabetes, normally linked to obesity and poor diet. More
21/08/2009 - Drive to wean women off tobacco falters
Experts defended Britain's "give up smoking" campaigns yesterday after their success seemed to falter. More
10/07/2009 - Skin gene linked to allergy risk
New research has linked allergies such as eczema, rhinitis, and asthma to a specific gene. More
07/07/2009 - Mole genes found
Australian researchers have found two genes linked to the development of moles on the skin - and to the deadliest form of skin cancer. More
26/06/2009 - Hidden heart condition plea
An undiagnosed genetic heart condition is putting thousands of lives at risk, an expert will warn today. More
19/06/2009 - Childhood cancer mysteries revealed
Cancer researchers are on the way to explaining the origins of a common form of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. More
04/06/2009 - Gene/smoking link to arthritis
New research has highlighted a possible new genetic link to rheumatoid arthritis. More
26/05/2009 - Menopause timing genes found
New genetic findings may help predict when a woman is likely to face her menopause, researchers reported yesterday. More
11/05/2009 - Genes for breast cancer spread found
Experts have identified three genes that are involved when breast cancer spreads to the brain. More
06/02/2009 - Genes link Vitamin D and sunlight to MS
Taking vitamin D during pregnancy may be important in lowering the risk of a child developing multiple sclerosis, according to a genetic study published yesterday. More
19/01/2009 - Heart gene affects one per cent
As many as one per cent of the world's population carry a newly-discovered heart disease gene, it was announced last night. More
30/12/2008 - Killer flu genes found
Scientists say they may have found the genes responsible for the deadly nature of the last century's worst flu epidemic. More
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