| Big belly genes? Five mutations linked to 'central adiposity' |
| 27 January 2014 - by David O'Rourke |
| A study on over 57,000 people has revealed a link between five genes and waist-to-hip ratio, one of the most accurate predictors of obesity-related disease and mortality... [Read More] |
| Cancer genetics: plans for London-based Tumour Profiling Unit unveiled |
| 4 February 2013 - by David O'Rourke |
| The planned Tumuor Profiling Unit at The Institute for Cancer Research, London will focus on sequencing the DNA of cancer tumours to help diagnose and monitor different types of cancer, and to also identify those more likely to respond to particular treatments.... [Read More] |
| Gene test to determine breast cancer treatment gets approval |
| 30 September 2013 - by David O'Rourke |
| A new genetic test that can estimate the risk of breast cancer in women returning after surgery has been approved for use in the NHS.... [Read More] |
| Genomics England launches 100,000 genomes collaboration |
| 24 November 2014 - by David O'Rourke |
| Genomics England is inviting applications from UK researchers, NHS clinicians and those in scientific training to access the data compiled by its DNA sequencing project, the 100,000 Genomes Project.... [Read More] |
| Infertility in married couples has declined over last 30 years, says US report |
| 19 August 2013 - by David O'Rourke |
| A US Government report shows that six percent of married couples in the USA have problems conceiving, down from 8.5 percent in a similar report three decades ago... [Read More] |
| Older mothers live longer, says study |
| 30 June 2014 - by David O'Rourke |
| A recent study has shown that mothers who have children at the age of 33 or after are twice as likely to live longer than women who stop childbearing by the age of 29.... [Read More] |
| Researchers sniff out allergy genetic pathway |
| 29 July 2013 - by David O'Rourke |
| Mutations in a single genetic pathway known to be disrupted in those with connective tissue disorders have been shown to be a major factor causing allergies in humans... [Read More] |
| Sperm test for infertile men could reduce need for surgery |
| 25 November 2013 - by David O'Rourke |
| Researchers have developed a non-surgical test that could be used to tell whether men with zero sperm counts could father children via IVF... [Read More] |
| Stem cell windpipe transplant for toddler |
| 7 May 2013 - by David O'Rourke |
| A toddler has become the youngest person to receive a bioengineered organ, receiving a life-saving windpipe transplant made from her own stem cells... [Read More] |
| Synthetic biology could provide solution to bird flu |
| 15 April 2013 - by David O'Rourke |
| Synthetic biology is being used in the hunt for a vaccine for H7N9, the new strain of bird flu emerging in China, with hopes it could shave a vital two weeks off the development process... [Read More] |
