Gene test could improve prediction of breast cancer risk
A new genetic test to accurately predict an individual's risk of developing breast cancer will soon be rolled out at two hospital clinics in Manchester...
A person who carries a gene mutation that can cause a genetic condition.
The carrier may be unaffected by the genetic condition, but can pass on the mutated gene to their children, who could be affected.
A new genetic test to accurately predict an individual's risk of developing breast cancer will soon be rolled out at two hospital clinics in Manchester...
A genome editing technique called 'base editing' has been used to correct the mutation causing the inherited blood disorder beta-thalassemia in human embryos...
A group of scientists have challenged the landmark study which reported the first successful editing of human embryos for a genetic disease...
Scientists have published their study confirming they are the first to correct a disease-causing mutation in human embryos using genome editing...
'The Gene Machine' is award-winning author Bonnie Rochman's book on pre-and post-natal genetic testing. In it she navigates through classical bioethical issues...
by Cara Foley
The first genes linked Tourette's syndrome have been identified in the biggest study of the disorder to date...
Preeclampsia — a dangerous rise in blood pressure in pregnant women — has been linked to a genetic variant found in the baby, instead of the mother...
by Dr Lea Goetz
A study of almost 10,000 women carrying BRCA mutations has revealed the best estimate yet of their risk in developing breast and ovarian cancer...
The fertility doctor who led the team which produced the world's first baby through mitochondrial replacement therapy is now looking to use the same technique in a commercial venture...
by Dr Lea Goetz
Scientists have identified the first promising biomarker for Huntington's disease (HD) that could be harnessed in a simple blood test to predict disease onset and progression...
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