Matthew Young was previously a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. He also works for the NHS and at the University of Nottingham, where his work for the Neurodegeneration research team focuses on the effects of stress on the development of Alzheimer's disease. Previously, he studied Biomedical Science at Nottingham Trent University.
A report produced by bioethicists from Keele University has concluded that there is no justifiable basis on which to ban IVF sex selection in the UK....
A gene linked to the congenital heart disease known as 'hole in the heart' has been discovered by UK researchers....
A neural stem cell therapy aimed at treating the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is set to advance in the USA, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave its approval for it to proceed to the next stage of clinical trials...
Couples in Ireland undergoing IVF treatment will now be able to access tests to check for genetic and chromosomal conditions. Previously couples had to go abroad for the tests, which are widely offered in the UK, but they have now been licensed for use in two Irish clinics.
A single-letter change in one gene may considerably increase a person's risk of developing particular forms of brain cancer, say researchers...
The anti-doping laboratories built for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be developed into the world's first Phenome Research Centre; the term 'phenome' referring to the overall expression of a person's characteristics and traits as determined by the interaction of genetics and environment...
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