Genetics

  • Parkinson’s gene breakthrough

    Research on the genetics of Parkinson’s disease has taken a step forward with the identification of five new genetic risk factors. Read more

  • Cervical cancer gene turmoil unveiled

    A "patchwork" of genetic faults in a cervical tumour can mean a woman faces an increased risk of her treatment failing, British researchers report today. Read more

  • Blood gene link to heart

    People with a common blood group enjoy genetic protection against heart disease, researchers have revealed. Read more

  • Giant genes found

    British and German researchers may have broken the genetic secrets of "gigantism", the condition which causes people to grow abnormally large. Read more

  • Hope for Duchenne’s therapy

    Gene therapy for muscular dystrophy may at last be showing some success, British researchers have revealed. Read more

  • Stomach cancer gene hope

    Scientists may have found a gene which could be used to develop new treatments for stomach cancer, it was announced last night. Read more

  • Chilli’s red hot pain hope

    British researchers say they have found DNA which helps give chilli pepper its burning effects. Read more

  • Fox’ gene hope for women

    British scientists have found a critical gene involved in the development of many breast cancer cases, it was announced last night. Read more

  • Vitamin may ‘tune’ baby DNA

    British researchers have made a genetic breakthrough in the understanding of how folic acid protects the health of unborn babies. Read more

  • Heart attack genes found

    Researchers have found so-called heart attack genes – which affect the risk of blood clotting, it was announced today. Read more