The extent to which a particular trait is inherited. Studies of heritability typically estimate the proportion of observed variation in a particular trait – for example, height – that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors.
Over 60 genes linked to Parkinson's disease have been identified using a new multidisciplinary approach...
How responsive is the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act to the pace of social and technological change? In this comment, Julian Hitchcock contemplates revision of the Act, and how might we optimise its responsiveness to clinical need while upholding standards...
The question of what is a 'permitted embryo' under the legislation governing assisted reproduction in the UK has received increasing scrutiny as technological progress challenges the concept of embryohood...
In a recent press statement on the use of preimplantation genetic testing of human embryos, the HFEA stated that 'Embryo selection is only legal in the UK to avoid serious inherited illnesses, usually by means of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis authorised by the HFEA, known as PGT-M or PGT-SR'…
Despite making up around 400 million of the global population, Middle Eastern populations have been under-represented in genomic studies — until now...
Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity, an event by London Futurists, was held online on 16 May...
Refined base editing techniques that appear to reduce off-target effects may improve the accuracy of future gene therapies, according to new research...
DNA-themed products are becoming increasingly common within the consumer marketplace, however, genetic literacy within the general population is typically poor which may make it difficult for potential customers to scrutinise these products with a discerning eye...
Promising results from clinical trials give hope for using CRISPR genome editing to treat various heritable diseases and cancer in humans...
Developing post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic events has a strong genetic component, a new study shows...
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