Orkney cancer gene link testing
One in 100 people who have grandparents from Orkney have a gene variant that causes a higher risk of developing…
Genetics
Genetic study of endometriosis reveals clues to better treatment
Genetic study of endometriosis between Australian and UK universities reveals clues to better treatment. University of Queensland researchers have contributed…
The importance of knowing your family medical history
When it comes to our physical appearance, there is a lot that we all inherit from our parents and family…
Population-wide gene testing need to be realistic
Testing a population for multiple genes at once will always be limited in its ability to accurately predict disease risk,…
New study unveils epigenetic ‘traffic lights’
A major new study in the journal Nature reveals a ‘traffic light’ mechanism controlling genetic activity within cells – a…
Wearable technology & AI to change clinical trial monitoring
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has developed a way to monitor the progression of movement disorders using motion capture technology…
80-year-old baby deaths mystery solved
80-year-old medical mystery that caused baby deaths solved: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have solved an 80-year-old medical…
TMS study could be helpful for epilepsy prognosis
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) measured cortical inhibition provides insight into interindividual differences in progressive myoclonic epilepsy. In patients with progressive…
Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries
Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries: Researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the British…
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential fatty acids
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a…