More genetic links to anxiety
A new study of almost 700,000 people, which was co-authored by a Queen’s University researcher, has found the largest number of genetic links with anxiety...
Genetics
The Genetics category delves into the science of inherited traits, genetic conditions and the role of DNA in health and disease. It features insights into research advances, clinical implications and how genetic understanding is shaping personalised approaches to care.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) gut problems not structural
A study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that persistent and distressing upper gut symptoms experienced by people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos...
KFSH featured in Nature Genetics
Nature Genetics highlights King Faisal Specialist Hospital's integrated genomic medicine model in a peer‑reviewed article. It details how the institution evolved from a research‑focused program...
Genetic cause of hereditary vision loss discovered
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has discovered a previously unknown genetic cause of hereditary optic...
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men: New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to...
Saliva-Induced Coagulation in Haemophilia A
A recent study led by MedUni Vienna provides new insights into the mechanisms of coagulation in persons with haemophilia A, the most common form of...
Pilot whole genome sequencing service
Pilot whole genome sequencing service: Bupa becomes first UK major private healthcare provider to pilot whole genome sequencing for selected UK customers, identifying risk of...
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by diet and exercise
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by diet and exercise even in individuals with a high genetic risk A new study from the University of...
Gastric cancer: Biomarkers identified to predict the risk of relapse
Gastric cancer: Biomarkers identified to predict the risk of relapse: Surgical removal of the tumour is considered the basis for curing gastric cancer. However, 40...
Tell-tale gene Neuregulin 3 affects success chronic pain treatment
Tell-tale gene Neuregulin 3 affects success of drug used to treat chronic pain: Women who carry this particular form of a pain gene are more...
