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Dark genome holds clues to Neanderthal face shape

10 November, 2025

Differences in a specific region of the Neanderthal genetic code may have contributed to their…

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Gene mutation reprograms cells and tricks immune cells to promote cancer

28 October, 2025

A new study has found how a single cancer-causing gene mutation (in the Ras gene) can rapidly…

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Pigs developed to be resistant to deadly virus

22 October, 2025

Pigs gain resistance to classical swine fever through gene editing, offering hope for protecting…

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£70 million investment in biotech spinout Trogenix to tackle aggressive cancers

06 October, 2025

Institute for Regeneration and Repair spinout Trogenix, which is developing innovative cancer…

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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…

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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…

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Hub to aid precision breeding of farm animals

26 June, 2025

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

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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…

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Harnessing artificial intelligence to identify genetic disease associations

12 June, 2025

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

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Royal accolade for infectious diseases expert

11 June, 2025

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Test uses oyster waste to track devastating parasite

22 May, 2025

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

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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…

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Genetic discovery offers resistance to sea bass disease

31 March, 2025

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

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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

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Study helping islanders forestall disease

17 March, 2025

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

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