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| Genome's non-coding 'dark matter' plays role in cancer development |
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| 23 November 2020 - by Charlott Repschlager |
| Genomic 'dark matter' has been suggested to play a role in the development of pancreatic cancer... [Read More] |
| IVF does not increase long-term risk of ovarian cancer |
| 23 November 2020 - by Dr Molly Godfrey |
| Women who have received fertility treatment are not at increased risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new study... [Read More] |
| Japanese bill defines parenthood in fertility treatment cases |
| 23 November 2020 - by Anna Wernick |
| A bill submitted to Japanese Parliament seeks to legally define the parental status of individuals who use sperm and egg donation... [Read More] |
| Mother serves as her daughter's surrogate, giving birth to her grandchild |
| 23 November 2020 - by Tsvetana Stoilova |
| A 51-year-old grandmother offered to act as a surrogate for her daughter and gave birth to a healthy girl... [Read More] |
| New drug to treat female reproductive problems and improve fertility |
| 23 November 2020 - by Bethany Muller |
| A new drug that may be able to improve fertility for women with ovulatory problems has been showcased by researchers at Imperial College London... [Read More] |
| Novel cancer driver genes discovered by prediction algorithm |
| 23 November 2020 - by Dr George Janes |
| A new algorithm has exploited epigenetic and genetic cancer data to enable the discovery of novel cancer driver genes... [Read More] |
| Supreme court will not hear appeal of man who gave birth |
| 23 November 2020 - by Dr Kimberley Bryon-Dodd |
| A trans man who gave birth has lost his last chance in the UK legal system to be registered as his child's father on the birth certificate... [Read More] |
| Epigenetic risks during pregnancy reduced with lifestyle intervention |
| 16 November 2020 - by Eleanor Mackle |
| Mothers with obesity and gestational diabetes may be able to reduce the risk of epigenetic changes to their baby's DNA by making dietary and lifestyle changes during pregnancy... [Read More] |
| Fertility takes up to eight months to return after stopping contraception |
| 16 November 2020 - by Georgia Everett |
| Women may have to wait up for up to eight months for their fertility to return to normal after stopping some forms of contraceptives... [Read More] |
| Gene critical in heart development protects immune system from ageing |
| 16 November 2020 - by Blair Sowry |
| A gene linked to heart development in the embryo also has a role in human immune system function, new research has found... [Read More] |
| Gene discovered that controls food cravings and motivation to exercise |
| 16 November 2020 - by Purvi Shah and Jen Willows |
| US researchers have discovered a gene that may play an influential role in food cravings and motivation to exercise... [Read More] |
| Hidden coronavirus gene offers treatment potential |
| 16 November 2020 - by Anna Wernick |
| The discovery of a hidden gene in the SARS-CoV-2 virus could offer new clues to combatting COVID-19... [Read More] |
| IVF to be publicly funded in Québec |
| 16 November 2020 - by Daniel Jacobson |
| Public funding for IVF will become available again for couples in Québec, Canada, struggling to conceive, following its cancellation in 2015... [Read More] |
| Organoids mimic the early development of the heart in mouse embryos |
| 16 November 2020 - by Jennifer Frosch |
| Organoids can be used to study early stages of heart development in mouse embryos, scientists say... [Read More] |
| Possible epigenetic target for endometriosis treatment |
| 16 November 2020 - by Tsvetana Stoilova |
| Targeting epigenetic changes caused by gene mutations could potentially treat a severe form of endometriosis, a recent study has reported... [Read More] |
| Safer, targeted method to deliver CRISPR genome therapy developed |
| 16 November 2020 - by Christina Burke |
| Light-activated liposomes may deliver CRISPR genome therapy more safely than current methods, researchers have found... [Read More] |
| BMI of both partners affects time to pregnancy |
| 9 November 2020 - by Tsvetana Stoilova |
| Optimal body mass index (BMI) of both female and male partner decreases time to conception in first-time pregnancies, a large-scale study has shown. [Read More] |
| COVID-19 invades the testes of some men infected with SARS-CoV-2 |
| 9 November 2020 - by Javier Bautista |
| COVID-19 can invade testes in men who are infected with the virus, suggesting potential implications to male fertility, according to a new study.... [Read More] |
| Draft guidance from watchdog cracks down on IVF clinics |
| 9 November 2020 - by Martha Roberts |
| The UK Competition and Markets Authority has released draft guidance for the UK fertility sector, to ensure IVF clinics understand and comply with consumer law... [Read More] |
| Epigenetic clock gives insight into brain ageing and dementia |
| 9 November 2020 - by Anna Wernick |
| A novel body clock has been developed which can predict our brain's age and how prone we are to dementia... [Read More] |