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A Spotlight On: Risk Genes for Psychiatric Disorders – Derek Morris

Derek Morris, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Galway, joins us to discuss the genetics behind psychiatric […]

GWAS identifies new acne risk genes

A genome-wide association study (GWAS) of acne has identified 29 regions of the genome that influence the condition. Acne vulgaris […]

Researchers have revealed novel ultra-rare risk genes for autism

Researchers have identified ultra-rare, likely gene-disruptive variants unique to autism families, revealing 28 novel candidate risk genes. The genetics of […]

Data shows incidental findings most frequent in cancer risk genes

A study using Electronic Medical Records and Genomics Network have tracked the frequency and type of secondary or incidental findings […]

New genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk

Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer  The largest genome-wide association study so far on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has identified numerous […]

Genes for increased risk of cervical cancer found

Researchers have identified three genes associated with an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer Despite the success of […]

Neuritogenesis genes confer risk for cerebral palsy

Researchers using whole-exome sequencing have identified that mutations that disrupt neuritogenesis may confer risk for cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy Cerebral […]

Opinion: Do not rely on your genes to fit into your jeans, genetics-based nutrition is risky business!

Recent times has seen an influx in companies offering direct to consumer genetic tests that offer a wide range of […]

Maternal and fetal genes both impact pregnancy duration

A new study, published in Nature Genetics, has revealed genetic mechanisms that may explain preterm birth. The work highlights the […]

New genes implicated in general substance use disorders

A recent study has identified multiple loci associated with general addiction risk. The research, published this week in Nature Mental […]