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Endometriosis
Is a condition where the endometrial lining grows outside the uterus, often affecting the functioning of the uterus and ovaries.
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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.
Endometriosis gene regions shared with other inflammatory and chronic pain conditions
A large-scale genetic study of endometriosis has been carried out to better understand its link to other inflammatory and chronic conditions...
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.
Gene expression in endometriosis tissues mapped
A 'cell atlas' map of gene expression in endometriosis has been created to help improve understanding and treatment of the condition...
Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
Endometriosis-related infertility and fertility preservation
Endometriosis is seen as a 'modern mystery' in gynaecology, with its causes not yet fully understood. Prevalent in up to ten percent of individuals of reproductive age, it is one of the most common gynaecological pathologies...
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.
Genetic link identified between endometriosis and ovarian cancer
A genetic predisposition to endometriosis may also increase a woman's risk of developing certain types of ovarian cancer, new findings suggest...
Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
3D imaging of endometrium will help to understand implantation of embryo
The three-dimensional structure of the human endometrium has been discovered, which could lead to greater insights into infertility, embryo implantation, and endometrium-related diseases...
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.
Possible epigenetic target for endometriosis treatment
Targeting epigenetic changes caused by gene mutations could potentially treat a severe form of endometriosis, a recent study has reported...
Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
Endometriosis linked to DNA changes in the uterus
Women with endometriosis may have epigenetic differences in uterine cells compared to women without the disease...
Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
Testing times: how should we use genomic data in assisted reproduction
The Progress Educational Trust's event 'Testing Times: How Should We Use Genomic Data in Assisted Reproduction' took place at Amnesty International in London on the 16 May 2019. The event aimed to give members of the audience an insight into current uses
Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
Birth expected in mitochondrial donation for infertility trial
Greek and Spanish researchers have announced that a clinical trial using mitochondrial donation to treat infertility has resulted in a pregnancy...