DNA

Researchers Say They've Discovered how to Detect Half of All Cancers

Posted in Medicine on 26th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

An effective way to detect cancer which may expose half of all cancers at an early stage when it can be more easily treated.

Genes point to immune role in Alzheimer's disease

Posted in Science on 19th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

The discovery of a link between Alzheimer's disease and changes in several genes associated with inflammation opens a new frontier for investigation into the cause of the disease.

Stress may be passed down through generations, studies suggest

Posted in Science on 10th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Small epigenetic DNA modifications predict brains threat response.

Cancer experts predict the end of chemotherapy in 20 years

Posted in Medicine on 5th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists have declared that more effective cancer treatments will soon replace chemotherapy thanks to a world-first project to find the genes responsible for cancers.

DNA project 'to make UK world genetic research leader'

Posted in Medicine on 1st Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

A project aiming to revolutionise medicine by unlocking the secrets of DNA is under way in centres across England.