Ovarian cancer can be detected with cell-free DNA blood test
A new epigenomic blood test may distinguish between cancerous and benign ovarian tumours with greater accuracy than current tests...
A biochemical process in which a DNA molecule is modified by the addition of methyl chemical groups at selected locations. It is important in the control of gene expression and embryonic development in higher organisms.
by Jen Willows
A new epigenomic blood test may distinguish between cancerous and benign ovarian tumours with greater accuracy than current tests...
A new method of determining a person's 'biological age' by examining modifications to their DNA has been unveiled...
A blood test taken in the first trimester of pregnancy to measure cell-free DNA methylation can help to predict the risk of preterm pre-eclampsia...
Specific epigenetic changes to the genomes of offspring have been linked to smoking by their fathers before the age of 15, a recent study across six countries showed...
In this episode of Genetics Unzipped, Dr Kat Arney explores how birthweight is linked to the risk of diabetes and investiges the multifaceted role of the hormone prolactin...
Eating around 12 percent less appears to slow the acquisition of epigenetic markers associated with ageing in humans, according to new research...
A simple test can identify those who will develop potentially dangerous cervical cell changes up to four years in advance...
Researchers have developed a simple test that could be used to screen women with suspected endometrial cancer and reduce the need for more invasive diagnostic methods...
by Hannah Flynn
Embryos containing donated mitochondria, created via a method intended to avoid the transmission of mitochondrial disease, seem similar to those created via IVF with ICSI...
A new method for determining the 'biological age' of sperm may be a useful predictor of pregnancy success...
BioNews, published by the Progress Educational Trust (PET), provides news and comment on genetics, assisted conception, embryo/stem cell research and related areas.