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. In the largest study of...
Tag: genetics
Genetics, brain structure and chronic pain
Genetic factors partly explain the link between brain structure and chronic pain, according to University of Queensland-led research. This research is a step towards understanding...
Gene drive technology: Malarial mosquitoes completely controlled in experiments
Researchers have shown 'gene drive' technology, which spreads a genetic modification blocking female reproduction, works in natural-like settings. The team, led by researchers from Imperial...
Neurodegenerative disease genetic discovery
Neurodegenerative disease genetic discovery: A ‘perfect storm’ of genetic mutations, toxic proteins and a defect in natural cell recycling has been uncovered in University of...
What does every GP need to know about ethics and genomic health information?
What does every GP need to know about ethics and genomic health information? Genetics and heredity have long been sources of diverse ethical issues in primary care. Implementation of the new NHS Genomic...
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...
Tuberculosis: Scientists find “missing link” that moves them closer to cure
Scientists from the University of Bradford say they are 'a step closer to finding a vaccine' for tuberculosis after discovering a new variant of the...
Imperial social enterprise to accelerate low-cost COVID-19 vaccine
Imperial College London has formed a new social enterprise VacEquity Global Health (VGH) to bring its COVID-19 vaccine to the world. For the UK and...
Feasibility of genetic screening for prostate cancer
Feasibility of genetic screening for prostate cancer Genetic ‘barcoding’ in GP surgeries picks out men at increased risk for follow-up checks Pilot study...
Genetic defect could protect pangolins against coronavirus disease
While pangolins can be carriers of coronavirus, they appear able to tolerate it through some other unknown mechanism. The exotic animals lack two sensors that...
