Having specific versions of a gene known as APOE may cause most cases of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study analysing the genetics of the disease...
A heart attack patient has become the first person to be treated in a clinical trial of an experimental gene therapy, which aims to strengthen blood vessels after coronary bypass surgery...
Cytomegalovirus, a virus that can cause hearing loss and other neurodevelopmental delays in infants, can now be detected during prenatal screening...
The first 'lung-on-chip' model consisting solely of genetically identical cells derived from a single person can mimic breathing and simulate lung disease in an individual...
A large-scale study has unveiled genes essential for early brain development and uncovered the cause of a previously unrecognised neurodevelopmental disorder...
Pioneering geneticists Professor Zosia Miedzybrodzka and Professor Meena Upadhyaya were both recognised in the King's 2026 New Year Honours list...
Harvest stands out because it speaks directly to the experiences of women today and becomes consistently more and more compelling, having a profound effect on the audience writes Zeenat Beebeejaun...
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Lessons from Uruguay's first gestational surrogacy case
by Dr Paula Siverino Bavio
Uruguay's first gestational surrogacy case highlights regulatory gaps and the importance of consistent guidance and support for all involved, writes Dr Paula Siverino Bavio...
PET Podcast: Expanded Carrier Screening – How Is It Used? What Are the Ethical Implications?
by Sarah Norcross
Bringing you PET events as a podcast. In the 39th episode of its podcast, PET discusses expanded carrier screening, with Sara Levene, Professor Jackson Kirkman-Brown, Dr Heidi Mertes and Professor Cathy Herbrand...