Genetics

  • Obesity gene pinned down

    British scientists have pinned down a gene that is directly responsible for obesity problems in some people, it was announced last night. Read more

  • Patient blood to be made from skin?

    Blood can be made directly from human skin, scientists revealed last night. Read more

  • Human knife-edge revealed

    Human beings live on a genetic knife-edge, living healthy lives in spite of carrying multiple genetic mutations, according to researchers involved in creating an "atlas" of DNA. Read more

  • Heart genes found

    Genetic screening for heart disease is a long way off in spite of major new discoveries announced today, experts say. Read more

  • Genetic clues to childhood obesity

    Idleness, poor food and inactivity have been blamed for childhood obesity – but now researchers say that sometimes genes may be involved. Read more

  • Pear-shape genes found

    Scientists have found a series of genes which may decide whether someone piles fat onto their hips or waist, it was announced last night. Read more

  • Hyperactivity disorder "genetic"

    Children with a hyperactivity disorder may be suffering from genetic defects affecting their brains, British researchers revealed today. Read more

  • Breast screening for 40s "saves lives"

    British experts reacted cautiously today to the findings of a major study which shows screening women in their 40s can slash breast cancer death rates. Read more

  • Malaria research breakthrough

    A single protein could be responsible for the development of a killer malaria parasite, British researchers reveal today. Read more

  • Genes cast doubt on asthma allergy link

    Allergy is less important as a cause of asthma than is often thought, according to researchers who published a major analysis of genes behind the disease last night. Read more