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Genetic discovery could herald new rheumatoid arthritis drugs

07 July, 2025

A group of genes linked with a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis have been discovered in a…

New insights into high grade serous ovarian cancer tumour evolution

02 July, 2025

A study led by researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer has gained new insights into how…

Honorary membership for intensive care researcher Professor Kenneth Baillie

02 July, 2025

The Intensive Care Society has awarded Honorary Membership to Professor Baillie for his significant…

Hub to aid precision breeding of farm animals

26 June, 2025

£5m investment to enable sustainable, healthy livestock through engineering biology.

The search for immune-based treatments for Staphylococcus aureus infections

16 June, 2025

Researchers analysed data from multiple studies and identified nearly 4,000 genes linked to the…

Harnessing artificial intelligence to identify genetic disease associations

12 June, 2025

Researchers have used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, developed by the popular…

Royal accolade for infectious diseases expert

11 June, 2025

CBE in King’s Birthday honours marks career spent in research and government service.

Significant gaps in testing for genetic cancer risk, study finds

09 June, 2025

Patients with womb cancer are not being tested for a genetic condition that increases their chance…

Pet dogs could combat genetic eczema risk in children

04 June, 2025

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the…

Socioeconomic status linked with brain health

03 June, 2025

A person’s level of social and economic status can shape their brain heath in later life, a study…

Researchers discover how enhancers can activate genes across domains

30 May, 2025

A new study has shown for the first time that genetic switches known as enhancers can communicate…

Test uses oyster waste to track devastating parasite

22 May, 2025

Non-invasive approach studies shellfish waste to check for presence of deadly parasite.

One Health and AI approach aims to boost data insights

01 April, 2025

A One Health perspective coupled with the power of AI has the potential to transform the value of a…

Genetic discovery offers resistance to sea bass disease

31 March, 2025

Genes offer near-complete protection from deadly virus, offering scope for improved productivity…

New Study Enhances Detection of Mismatch Repair Deficiency in Endometrial Cancer

27 March, 2025

Researchers identify most effective methods for identifying patients eligible for immunotherapy

Study helping islanders forestall disease

17 March, 2025

More than 60 people from Scotland’s Northern Isles have been given personalised health insights to…

New study investigates genetics of urinary metabolites

14 March, 2025

Researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) and the University of Helsinki identified…

Genetic avatars identify new therapy for liver cancer

21 February, 2025

Researchers have discovered that a new combination of drugs can almost completely eradicate the…

Clinical trial of inhaled gene therapy for cystic fibrosis

20 February, 2025

Novel gene therapy could improve outcomes for people affected by the disease.

Lack of diversity threatens red squirrels’ future

13 February, 2025

Monitoring and interventions are needed to support wild red squirrels' genetic diversity, say…