There are five types of prostate cancer, say scientists
Researchers have found that prostate cancer can be divided into five subgroups with distinct genetic fingerprints...
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Dr Howard Jones, IVF pioneer, dies at 104
Dr Howard W. Jones, a pioneer of IVF in the United States, has died at the age of 104...
Japan allows egg donation from strangers
Two women in Japan have received eggs from donors who are strangers — the first time this has happened in the country, following approval by an ethics committee earlier this year...
Scientists use CRISPR to edit immune cell DNA
Researchers have successfully used the technique CRISPR/Cas 9 to cut and paste genes into T-cells of the immune system...
Genetic variants linked to start of Huntington's symptoms
A genome-wide study of over 4000 people with Huntington's disease has identified the location several new gene variants that influence the onset of disease symptoms...
Computer model suggests age 'to start trying for a family'
Researchers have developed a mathematical model for determining what age women should start trying to conceive...
Epigenetic variation predicts post-natal depression
Epigenetic variation can predict the risk of post-natal depression symptoms in women without a history of depression, researchers from the UK and US have found...
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My mark's down to my genes, Professor
by Professor Darren Griffin
A recent report on the heritability of exam results was a well written, clear and robust study in a highly socially relevant area, but a danger lies in how the results could be misinterpreted...
Reform of UK surrogacy laws: the need for evidence
by Professor Eric Blyth and 2 others
Given the complexity of surrogacy practice, we have become concerned that many 'reform' arguments are based on alleged matters of fact: a dangerous state of affairs...