Genes reveal coffee is safe during pregnancy
Genes reveal coffee is safe during pregnancy: University of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or long black…
Genetics
Let’s talk about Huntington’s disease
'Let's talk about Huntington's disease' – University researchers help young people to open up about how HD affects their lives: May…
Distinct genetic variants influence COVID-19 severity
Distinct genetic variants significantly influence an individual's immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and may influence the COVID-19 disease severity.…
Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis
Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis: Southampton researchers have demonstrated a quick and accurate method to diagnose…
Largest study for breast cancer in men launched
A new international consortium to uncover genes that lead to breast cancer in men has been launched at Queen's University…
Hereditary factors role in childhood mental health
Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persists into adulthood, according to University of Queensland researchers.…
Pioneering Parkinson’s research at the RVC
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are launching a new study to better understand an important gene mutation in…
Scientists engineer bacteria to cope in challenging environments
Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Hamburg have engineered bacteria with internal nutrient reserves that can be accessed when…
Gender-affirming hormone therapy can influence gene activity
Gender-affirming hormone therapy could influence the way a person’s genes are turned on or off, according to a new study:…
Rare Disease Day research on inflammation
Cell research on rare disease finds new link to inflammation: The discovery of an inflammatory driver in a rare syndrome…