Novel biomarkers predict the development of incident heart failure
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital have discovered several new biomarkers that are associated with incident heart failure. In a...
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.
How blood and wealth can predict future disability
Blood tests for 'biomarkers' such as cholesterol and inflammation could predict whether you will be disabled in five years – according to research from the...
AF Association Healthcare Pioneers Report
AF Association Healthcare Pioneers Report: Showcasing best practice in AF 2021: Today, to mark the start of Global AF Aware Week 2020, the AF Association has...
Glaucoma: gene therapy regenerates optic nerve
Gene therapy research regenerates optic nerve, bringing hope for future glaucoma treatment: Researchers have used gene therapy to regenerate damaged optic nerve fibres in a...
Genetic scissors: a tool for rewriting the code of life
Genetic scissors: a tool for rewriting the code of life: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to...
Getting to grips with handedness
Researchers get a better grip on left and right handedness: In the largest study of its kind to date, researchers have identified 48 genetic variants...
Genetic variant protects against Alzheimer’s
A genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease promotes immune cell functions: A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland found...
World-renowned DNA expert appointment
World-renowned DNA expert heads University of Bradford cancer research institute - Institute develops medicines 'from concept to clinic' to tackle the 'greatest challenges facing human...
Immune system could be trained to spot drug-resistant cancers
Aggressive cancers could be treated with immunotherapies that direct the immune system to kill cancer cells with specific drug resistance-causing mutations, a major new study...
Genetics influence weight and eating behaviour
People who are genetically predisposed to being overweight have a much harder time keeping their weight. A research team led by nutritional epidemiologist Leonie-Helen Bogl...
