Genetic Articles

31st March 2016

New genetic test for child cancer patients being developed by UK scientists.

6th November 2015

British baby becomes first in the world to be given genetically-edited immune cells and is now cancer free.

5th January 2015

Newborn babies to be screened for more debilitating genetic diseases across England.

1st August 2014

Scientists discover genetic fault that causes sudden cardiac death.

14th January 2014

Scientists have found a genetic signature linked to childhood leukaemia.

19th December 2013

Exam grades are more to do with nature not nuture.

25th November 2013

Esther Rantzen launches new helpline for pensioners.

19th September 2013

A new study finds a gene mutation causes frequent cold sores.

28th June 2013

A study in The Lancet says genetic risk research into asthma could lead to test which predicts which children will not grow out of it.

15th March 2013

Report shows exposure to radiation varies among people due to lifestyle and genetic factors.