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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…

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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…

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Clinical trial of inhaled gene therapy for cystic fibrosis

20 February, 2025

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

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Lack of diversity threatens red squirrels’ future

13 February, 2025

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

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Sector network can aid genetic gains in African livestock

11 February, 2025

Collaboration can help harness tools and technology to support development in animal production.

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Genetic insights inform manta ray conservation

06 February, 2025

Understanding diversity in declining manta ray species points to conservation management policies…

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New study reveals key genes in African cattle

03 February, 2025

Analysis of combined DNA datasets highlights genetic areas of interest for breeding livestock…

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Research highlights the relationship between DNA methylation and metabolic traits

31 January, 2025

Researchers at IGC explore the relationship between DNA methylation, metabolic traits and cognitive…

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Large-scale study focuses on fish health and welfare

27 January, 2025

A five-year partnership with industry will consider how to limit the impact of disease in salmon…

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Pig studies support ongoing Covid-19 research

21 January, 2025

Studies in large mammals offer new avenues for understanding severe Covid-19 infections and…

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Global study pinpoints genes for depression across ethnicities

15 January, 2025

New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations…

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Genes linked to deadly parasites’ spread beyond Africa identified

19 December, 2024

Parasites that cause the deadly illness known as sleeping sickness can spread beyond their native…

Experts examine DNA changes that shaped life on Earth

10 December, 2024

Four-year collaborative project seeks to understand key process linked to evolution.

Memorandum of Understanding creates Industry partnership to support restoration of European oyster

02 December, 2024

A team of Roslin Institute based researchers will identify genetic traits linked to disease…

Genomics study to help retain diversity in UK sheep

29 November, 2024

Analysis of 13 breeds reveals complex histories and underscores value of genetic resources to…

New spinout Trogenix unveils revolutionary cancer treatment platform

18 November, 2024

A new University of Edinburgh spinout Trogenix has unveiled a novel technology platform that…

Genetic clues could help breed chickens resilient to flu

08 November, 2024

Scientists discover DNA regions linked to bird flu resistance in chickens, a discovery that could…

New study sheds light on potential cancer driver genes

30 October, 2024

A new study into the protein structure of human cancer-associated mutations has shed light on…

Cancer gene linked to Scottish island

24 October, 2024

People with grandparents from a remote Scottish island are more likely than the rest of the UK…

Critically endangered animal has multiple species

11 October, 2024

Genetic insights into Chinese giant salamander prompts calls for legislation to define and…