Genetics
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Drive to wean women off tobacco falters
Experts defended Britain’s "give up smoking" campaigns yesterday after their success seemed to falter. Read more
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Skin gene linked to allergy risk
New research has linked allergies such as eczema, rhinitis, and asthma to a specific gene. Read more
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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. Read more
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Hidden heart condition plea
An undiagnosed genetic heart condition is putting thousands of lives at risk, an expert will warn today. Read more
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Childhood cancer mysteries revealed
Cancer researchers are on the way to explaining the origins of a common form of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. Read more
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Gene/smoking link to arthritis
New research has highlighted a possible new genetic link to rheumatoid arthritis. Read more
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Menopause timing genes found
New genetic findings may help predict when a woman is likely to face her menopause, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Genes for breast cancer spread found
Experts have identified three genes that are involved when breast cancer spreads to the brain. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more