Gay man who donated sperm to lesbian ex-wife seeks parental access

The Court of Appeal in the UK is hearing a case in which a gay man is fighting for greater parental access to his two-year old son he fathered with his lesbian ex-wife...[Read More]

'Goldilocks' gene response to TB suggests best treatment

The best treatment for tuberculosis (TB) could depend on which version of a particular gene the patient has. Researchers from the UK, US and Vietnam combined studies in zebrafish with clinical work to identify a gene that controls the inflammatory response in TB. It is one of the first applications of personalised medicine outside of cancer medicine...[Read More]

Report examines genomic medicine on the NHS

Genomic medicine will be at the forefront of the NHS, according to a report released last week by the Human Genomics Strategy Group (HGSG). The report highlights the UK's achievements in genomic technology to date and makes six recommendations to ensure future benefit of genomic innovation within the NHS...[Read More]

Life-long intelligence isn't just down to your genes

Researchers from Scotland have found around one-quarter of changes in intelligence observed from childhood to old age may be due to our genes. Although the researchers accept the finding is not statistically significant, it is the first to estimate the contribution of genetic variations to cognitive ageing....[Read More]

'High risk' prostate cancer gene found

A rare gene variant that could increase the risk of prostate cancer has been identified by researchers in the USA. Although the variant accounts for only a small fraction of all prostate cancers, the study found it was more common in men with an inherited form of the cancer and in those who are diagnosed before the age of 55...[Read More]