In a recent genome-wide meta-analysis, researchers identified six sequence variants that confer risk of vertigo. The inner ear and vertigo […]
Melanocytes are involved in skin pigmentation, protection against the sun and the most common skin cancer, melanoma. In a recent […]
CRISPR-Cas systems have revolutionised genomic research, offering precise genome editing. However, there still is clinical demand for a compact and […]
Huntington’s disease (HD) affects around 1 in every 10,000 people in the UK. There is currently no cure for HD […]
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. The current therapies for this condition are limited and tend to focus on […]
Over the last few years, our understanding of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) has rapidly developed. However, there is still little […]
Genomics research has been rapidly transforming our understanding and ability to treat cancer. Today, novel techniques are enabling the development […]
Nina Knight is a mother, advocate and Chair of the Acrodysostosis Support & Research Charity. Knight’s daughter, Lily, was diagnosed […]
Researchers have identified ultra-rare, likely gene-disruptive variants unique to autism families, revealing 28 novel candidate risk genes. The genetics of […]
In a recent study, researchers identified 11 rare genetic variants related to Alzheimer’s disease through high-risk pedigree studies. Alzheimer’s disease […]
