Genetics
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Milk cleared as cancer risk
New findings today exonerate milk from allegations that it contributes to the development of kidney cancer. Read more
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Blood fat genes linked to heart disease
Recent findings have uncovered a genetic link between levels of fat in the blood and heart disease – but a new analysis today questions their significance. Read more
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Osteoporosis genes uncovered
Scientists have discovered several new genes linked to osteoporosis, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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"Active" children held back
Children have a natural urge to be active – but their environment may hold them back, researchers said today. Read more
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Pressure to use double mother technique
Medical researchers welcomed a British breakthrough, announced yesterday, which seeks to eliminate muscular diseases by combining eggs from two women. Read more
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Gene hope for inherited eye disorder
Scientists have found that a patient’s genes affect the outcome of treatment for a rare inherited eye disorder. Read more
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Childhood cancer genes found
British scientists say they may have cracked the genetic code of a cancer that affects the kidneys of children. Read more
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Gene weakness could boost cancer treatment
Scientists have found a possible genetic treatment for some types of bowel cancer. Read more
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Patient genes unravelled
Doctors and scientists have reported the first successes in conducting individual genetic studies of patients with rare diseases. Read more
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Virus link to gluten intolerance
Viral infections may lie behind the development of wheat intolerance disease, researchers have reported. Read more