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Derry has the highest rate of genetic haemochromatosis

One in ten people in the North West are at risk of genetic haemochromatosis, a condition which causes too much iron in the body. Derry has the highest rate of the condition. A charity for people who may have the condition but be undiagnosed has ...

08 Jul 2022 at 15:33

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New research suggests Irish beef cattle emissions can be significantly reduced by improved genetics

Results from a collaborative research project between ABP, Teagasc and ICBF have shown that significant reduction in Irish beef cattle emissions is achievable by improving genetics in the beef herd with emission reduction of up to 13% possible....

02 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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New research suggests Irish beef cattle emissions can be significantly reduced by improved genetics

02 Aug 2022 at 20:33

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D, study suggests

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D and help to reduce deficiency across the world, a new study suggests. Researchers found that the salad favourite can be engineered to produce more of a precursor to vitamin D3 ...

23 May 2022 at 17:54

NHS urged to offer patients better access to genetic testing

More must be done to maintain the UK’s mantle as a world leader in genomic medicine, a new report suggests. The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) warned the UK’s position could be undermined if patients are ...

03 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Denying cancer cells Brazil nut ingredient could halt spread of disease – study

A study on an essential mineral abundant in Brazil nuts could help unlock the key to preventing the spread of triple negative breast cancer, according to research. The study, funded by Cancer Research UK, suggests that limiting ...

22 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Scientists identify gene variants ‘which increase risk of obesity by six times’

Scientists have discovered rare gene differences that could raise the risk of obesity by as much as six times. Led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers, the study identified genetic variants in two genes that have ...

04 Apr 2024 at 10:09

Scientists set to cure genetic heart conditions that cause sudden death

Scientists have said they are just a few years away from curing genetic heart conditions which affect around 260,000 people in the UK and can cause sudden death. An international team of researchers is coming together for ...

29 Jul 2022 at 01:43

Landmark study links 42 genes to Alzheimer’s disease for first time

More than 40 genes have been linked for the first time to Alzheimer’s disease in a “landmark” study, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment. Global scientists, including from the UK, carried out the biggest ...

04 Apr 2022 at 17:25

Type 2 diabetes genetically linked to breast, bowel and pancreatic cancer

Type 2 diabetes – which affects millions of Britons – shares genetic connections with breast, bowel and pancreatic cancer, scientists say. A new study showed how genetic variants, which are differences in sequences ...

17 Apr 2024 at 00:01

Genetics testing company 23andMe facing investigation over data breach

A joint investigation into a data breach at DNA testing company 23andMe has been launched by the UK and Canada data protection watchdogs. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Office of the Privacy ...

10 Jun 2024 at 21:15

English bulldogs ‘much less healthy than other dogs due to breed traits’

English bulldogs should be bred to have less extreme body features – or risk being banned on welfare grounds, experts have warned. A new study has found that English bulldogs are much less healthy than other ...

15 Jun 2022 at 12:58

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