Multiple sclerosis and vitamin D linked by rare genetic variant
A rare genetic variant causing lower levels of vitamin D has been linked to multiple sclerosis (MS), according to scientists...
Owen Clark was previously a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. He is currently studying for a PhD at University College London's Institute of Child Health, where his research focuses on the role of a major class of enzymes in the behaviour of the paediatric tumour neuroblastoma. Previously, he studied Psychology at the University of Nottingham, where he took a special interest in cognitive and clinical neuroscience.
by Owen Clark
A rare genetic variant causing lower levels of vitamin D has been linked to multiple sclerosis (MS), according to scientists...
by Owen Clark
A study has linked mutations in three genes with the severe pregnancy condition, pre-eclampsia. The international research team say they're the first to link genetic mutations and pre-eclampsia in women with the autoimmune disorder lupus...
by Owen Clark
A new study has demonstrated that levels of a hormone involved in the response to stress could explain why some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research, conducted by scientists at Emory University and the University of Vermont in the US, studied a group of patients considered at high-risk of developing PTSD...
by Owen Clark
A new study has demonstrated a genetic link to sleepwalking, a condition that affects up to ten percent of children and 1 in 50 adults....
by Owen Clark
New research suggests that Down's syndrome could be detected using genetic screening, avoiding the need for invasive detection procedures....
by Owen Clark
Serious doubts have been raised over the validity of a study on the genetic basis on longevity published in the journal Science....
by Owen Clark
A new study suggests that severe morning sickness may have a genetic component, because it is more likely to affect women whose mothers or sisters were also affected....
by Owen Clark
A four-year, £75m project to discover novel variations between human genomes has completed its pilot phase. Among the 1000 Genomes Project's initial findings are each person carries around 250 - 300 genetic mutations. Scientists have previously linked 50 - 100 of these mutations to inherited diseases...
by Owen Clark
One of Britain's leading research institutes has warned that it will struggle to recruit top scientists due to new visa restrictions....
by Owen Clark
A healthy baby has been born from an embryo frozen for almost 20 years — the oldest frozen embryo to result in a live birth...
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