Good exam results may be down to genetics rather than attending selective schools, suggests a study of nearly 5,000 British students...
A genetic mutation that gives protection from liver cirrhosis, even for heavy drinkers, has been found...
A large gap in the DNA sequence of the human genome has now been filled in by researchers in the USA and UK...
At-home genetic test results should be verified by medical professionals, researchers have warned, as a study reveals that 40 percent of the time DIY testing kits incorrectly identify genetic variants...
Changes in DNA outside that of genes can cause neurodevelopmental disorders, UK researchers have found...
Men's sperm count acts a marker of general health, with low counts indicating men are more likely to have other health conditions...
A ground-breaking new stem cell therapy has restored sight in the first two patients to receive it...
A study predicts that nearly 400 million people in 2100 may be alive as a result of assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
We live in the post-genomic era, whose start was marked by the completion of the sequencing of the human genome. But when the Human Genome Project came to an end in 2001, the scientific community faced an unexpected challenge: decoding the sequence of hum
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Single parent surrogacy: The Government must heed Parliament's warning
by Natalie Gamble
The Government is in the process of changing the law to allow single parents with a child through surrogacy to apply for a parental order...
Unscrambling HFEA data on egg freezing: Where are the missing eggs?
by Dr Zeynep Gurtin
Last week, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority released its much-anticipated report 'Fertility Treatment 2014-2016 - Trends and Figures', providing the latest available data regarding fertility treatments in the UK