Children who have received platinum-based chemotherapy carry a distinct mutational signature in their livers as a result, as well as a higher level of mutations across various healthy tissues...
An approach based on machine learning may reveal signatures of disease in prenatal tissues based on information obtained from postnatal blood samples...
An at-home DNA test reveals an astonishing truth: twins Michelle and Lavinia have different biological fathers. Varsha Traynor reviews BBC Radio 4's The Gift – Twins, a moving exploration of family, identity and genetic testing…
Scientists have obtained the most complete and accurate sequence of a human diploid reference genome to date, paving the way for advancements in personalised medicine...
A microbial imbalance in semen has been linked to lower live birth rates following IVF and ICSI, suggesting that male microbiome factors may play a greater role in reproductive outcomes than previously recognised...
Neurons can experience and repair DNA breaks during healthy brain development, particularly as they migrate through tightly packed regions of the developing brain...
Combining genome sequencing and cellular reprogramming has allowed researchers to dissect the genetic causes of a recently discovered rapid-ageing disorder...
The most recent PET event took place in Edinburgh and brought together researchers, clinicians and members of the public to examine advances in understanding and treating male infertility...
Metabolic disorders can seem forbiddingly complex, but a simplified approach to explaining their biological basis can lead to improved understanding, earlier diagnosis and better management, argues Dr Srividya Sreekantam...
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