UK molecular scientist presented with prestigious Lasker Award

The Lasker Foundation has awarded UK scientist, Professor David Weatherall from Oxford University its prestigious Lasker-Koshland Award for Special Achievement in Medical Science... [Read More]

Fat rat fathers risk daughters' health

Obesity in male rats increases the risk of their daughters developing diabetes in later life, a study by scientists at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, has found. The researchers believe epigenetic inheritance - changes in chemical markers on genes that affect their function - may be responsible... [Read More]

Study finds new genetic links to psoriasis

An international research team has published data from a group of studies, which have uncovered new genetic variants associated with the autoimmune disease, psoriasis.... [Read More]

Experts criticise decision to shut down HFEA

Former members of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) have spoken against proposals to axe the UK’s fertility watchdog... [Read More]

Heart disease gene test under fire

Researchers in the US have shown that a gene-based test designed to predict the risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is only marginally better than existing methods.... [Read More]

Caffeine may help with IVF treatment side effects

Researchers have found a molecule that they believe plays a key role in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) - a potentially life-threatening condition that can arise from IVF treatment.... [Read More]

Gut stem cells may help to treat cancer

Scientists from Cancer Research UK, Cambridge have suggested a new model for gut stem cell renewal. It was thought that gut stem cells could only renew themselves via a process of hierarchical cell division... [Read More]

Stem cell treatment 'restarts ovaries' in rat study

A new way to restore ovarian function in rats has been discovered, scientists say, which may lead to future treatments for women with premature ovarian failure (POF)... [Read More]