Dr Joseph Hamilton is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. He has completed a PhD in Neuroscience at University College London's Queen Square Institute of Neurology, where he worked in Professor Sarah Tabrizi's team. His research explored the role of DNA repair genes in Huntington's disease, with a primary focus on FAN1 and members of the mismatch repair pathway. Previously, he studied Forensic Psychobiology at Abertay University, Dundee, before transitioning into his current field with an MSc Neuroscience degree from University College London.
The event covered the exoneration of Kathleen Folbigg, an Australian mother who was wrongfully imprisoned following the sudden deaths of her four children. Her release was galvanised by novel genomic evidence, offering not only justice in a personal tragedy but a powerful precedent for legal systems globally...
Somatic mutations in 17 genes have been associated with the aberrant growth and maturation of blood cells, providing new insights into causes of cancer and heart disease...
A performance by a trans artist at Battersea Arts Centre sought to explore what is important when choosing a gamete donor. Joseph Hamilton reviews his experience of the performance…
Huntington's disease research scientist, Joseph Hamilton, review's Charlotte Raven's autobiography documenting her experience with the disease...
An international group of researchers has suggested refining the legal definition of a human embryo, as part of a proposed ethical framework for embryology that takes account of the increasing sophistication of embryo models...
A gene that confers resistance to bird flu transmission in humans could help researchers to predict which new strains could lead to a pandemic...
A gene responsible for sperm creation in humans and other mammals, has been identified as key to male fertility and a potential target for the development of male-controlled contraception...
The 'Cut + Paste' exhibition in London considers the potential genome editing has to improve human health. The exhibition allows visitors to explore and reflect on the ethics of genome editing via a series of interactive experiences...
A CRISPR-based form of genome editing that can replace entire genes may offer a new way to treat some genetic diseases...
A 'drag-and-drop' genome editing approach succeeds in inserting 36,000 DNA base pairs in the human genome, offering a potential treatment for genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis...
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