The importance of knowing your family medical history
When it comes to our physical appearance, there is a lot that we all inherit from our parents and family…
Genetics
Population-wide gene testing need to be realistic
Testing a population for multiple genes at once will always be limited in its ability to accurately predict disease risk,…
New study unveils epigenetic ‘traffic lights’
A major new study in the journal Nature reveals a ‘traffic light’ mechanism controlling genetic activity within cells – a…
Wearable technology & AI to change clinical trial monitoring
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has developed a way to monitor the progression of movement disorders using motion capture technology…
80-year-old baby deaths mystery solved
80-year-old medical mystery that caused baby deaths solved: Researchers at the University of East Anglia have solved an 80-year-old medical…
TMS study could be helpful for epilepsy prognosis
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) measured cortical inhibition provides insight into interindividual differences in progressive myoclonic epilepsy. In patients with progressive…
Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries
Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries: Researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the British…
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential fatty acids
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a…
Genome sequencing could curb hospital infection outbreaks
Genome sequencing could curb hospital infection outbreaks: The spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals could be greatly reduced thanks to…
UK participants for stammering gene study
UK participants needed to help discover genes behind stammering. More than 1500 adults and children from the United Kingdom are…