Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Polygenic scores perform poorly in predicting common diseases
Polygenic risk scores perform poorly if used to predict common diseases such as coronary artery disease or breast cancer, a University College London study has found...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Bill Sanderson via the Wellcome Collection, © Wellcome Trust Ltd 1990. Depicts Laocoön and his family (from Greek and Roman mythology) entwined in coils of DNA.
Genomics sector could become critical national infrastructure in UK
The UK Government has signalled that it is considering designating the genomics sector as a 'critical national infrastructure', following months of pressure from lawmakers concerned at China's activity in this field...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Implications for paediatric biobanks of professional guidelines on genetic testing in children
The recent announcement that a paediatric biobank will be launched in the UK, raises important questions about genetic testing and return of information to participants...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
UK-wide study of children's DNA launched
DNA, Children and Young People's Health Resource is the world's first national research programme aimed at furthering understanding of how children's genes determine their physical and mental health...
Image by K Hardy via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human embryo at the blastocyst stage (about six days after fertilisation) 'hatching' out of the zona pellucida.
Stem-cell-derived monkey embryo models implant in womb
Lab-made model embryos triggered pregnancy responses when placed in the uteruses of female monkeys...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Highly protective immune cells in centenarians protect against illnesses
Centenarians have unique changes in their immune cell genomes, which may explain their longevity, according to new research...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
UK fertility law needs modernising
Scientific development is starting to push against, or go beyond, the boundaries of what is permissible under UK fertility law. It is time to modernise the law, and the HFEA has launched a consultation to determine how best to do that...
