Henrietta Lacks' family to sue pharmaceutical companies
The family of Henrietta Lacks is preparing a lawsuit against a number of pharmaceutical companies for profiting from cancerous cells taken without her or her family's consent...
News
Genetic mechanism behind fibroid development discovered
Researchers have identified that variants in genes responsible for DNA packing in the cell, could lead to the development of fibroids...
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.
Mechanism that leads to DNA mutations in melanoma discovered
The mechanism underlying DNA damage that leads to melanoma has been found to be a specific mutation caused by UVB radiation in sunlight...
Gene responsible for lack of sperm identified
Gene variants affecting a single gene have been identified in men who do not produce sperm, giving some insight into genetic control of sperm production...
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.
New report highlights size and strengths of UK genomics sector
The UK genomics sector is worth over £5bn and a significant draw for investment, a new report has shown...
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 variations give insight into the age women start menopause
Hundreds of genetic variations may influence the age at which menopause starts, researchers have discovered...
Reviews
Film Review: The Surrogate
Jeremy Hersh's feature film debut, The Surrogate, is a powerful narrative on the complex relationships and choices involved in surrogacy...
Comment
IVF add-ons: are they supported by evidence?
by Dr Sarah Lensen
IVF add-ons are procedures, techniques or medicines which can be used in addition to standard IVF protocols. They are usually offered by IVF clinics, and used by patients, with the hope that they will improve the chance of IVF success...
FILM: Changing the Human Genome – What Next for Germline Genome Editing?
by BioNews
This film documents a PET event about the World Health Organisation's work and publications on human genome editing...