Gene regions identified that may influence our facial features
A large-scale genome-wide study has identified several genes which affect face geometry...
A genome-wide association study examines the whole genomes of a large number of individuals, to identify genetic variants associated with a trait or risk of a disorder.
A large-scale genome-wide study has identified several genes which affect face geometry...
Differences in gene expression may explain why mental illnesses with similar genetic roots can have such different symptoms, according to a new study...
Five genes associated with the development of critical illness in patients with COVID-19 have been identified...
I was aware of the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people in the UK but I did not know much about the causes...
The gene HNF1A critical for the growth and development of the liver and pancreas is linked to an increased risk of stroke in people of African descent, according to new research...
There may be at least two different biologically relevant subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)...
A major international study of the genetics of breast cancer published in the journal Nature Genetics has identified more than 350 genetic variants that increase an individual's risk of developing the disease...
Researchers have identified 44 genes linked to age-related hearing loss...
A new genome-wide association study has identified specific gene regions that can influence left-handedness and differences in brain organisation which may be linked to better verbal skills...
The largest study to date into the genetic basis of sexuality has found that there is no single gene associated with same-sex sexual behaviour...
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