A trait disorder is one affected by the combined effects of multiple different genes.
New genetic markers that drive the development of type 2 diabetes and other vascular diseases have been identified...
Genetic mutations linked with promoting early reproductive health have been associated with shorter lifespan, aligning with an evolutionary theory of ageing dating back to 1957...
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...
What does it mean to be human? Have you ever questioned the meaning of self or humanity? Dr Yee Yen Goh reviews the Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar 2022 award lecture, given by Dr Philip Ball...
Genetic variants previously thought to cause premature menopause are unlikely to be solely responsible for the condition, researchers have revealed...
Blood biomarkers can improve risk prediction for twelve diseases, over using genomics alone, according to research presented at the European Society of Human Genetics conference...
Polygenic scores can enhance the accuracy of prostate cancer screening tests to detect aggressive cancers and help avoid some unnecessary biopsies...
The 'Cut + Paste' exhibition in London considers the potential genome editing has to improve human health. The exhibition allows visitors to explore and reflect on the ethics of genome editing via a series of interactive experiences...
Those with a genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer may be able to reduce their risk with daily aspirin use, according to a new study...
A third of Americans said they would be likely to edit the genome of their embryos to improve the university admission chances of their offspring, and 43 percent would be happy to screen embryos for intelligence using polygenic risk scores...
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