Genetics
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Mutation halves Parkinson’s risk
Scientists have found a genetic mutation that provides protection against Parkinson’s disease, it was announced last night. Read more
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Risk factors revealed for young onset dementia
A “breakthrough study” has identified lifestyle and health factors among the risks for young onset dementia, laying the groundwork for new prevention strategies, researchers say. Read more
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Lung development “atlas” opens the way for new treatments
British scientists have announced the first-of-its-kind immune cell atlas of the developing lung. Read more
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Gene role in stomach ulcers investigated
Genetics plays a part in peptic ulcer disease – but does not fully explain geographic variations in the disease, according to a major new study. Read more
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Map published of gene mutations that cause neurodevelopmental disorders
A map showing how all possible genetic changes in a specific gene can affect health is the first of its kind, British scientists say. Read more
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UK Biobank publishes milestone ‘transformative treasure trove’ of data
The world’s largest single set of sequencing data, completing the “most ambitious” project of its kind, was unveiled today. Read more
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Gene-editing injection could improve cholesterol
Individuals who have inherited a genetic predisposition for high LDL cholesterol may benefit from a simple gene-editing technique, scientists say. Read more
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Gene therapy trial for Hunter syndrome to begin
A revolutionary gene therapy trial for young children diagnosed with Hunter syndrome has been given the go ahead in the UK. Read more
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Poor results for polygenic risk tests
Genetic screening based on multiple genes is “not very accurate” at predicting future disease, British researchers say today. Read more
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Genetic cause of Raynaud’s identified
The genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon have been identified for the first time, researchers have announced. Read more