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A rare form of testicular tumour has provided scientists with new insights into how genetic mutations arise in children. 26/10/09
The study has uncovered 15 new regions of the genome involved in blood cell development and a genetic variant that increases the risk of heart disease. 14/10/09
A team including scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute has produced the most detailed map yet of changes to the structure of human genomes. 09/10/09
New research has challenged the scientific belief that the sex chromosomes are genetically isolated and stay largely the same during cell division. 14/09/09
The largest ever genome-wide association study of Alzheimer's has uncovered two genes associated with the disease, which will help develop new treatments. 09/09/09
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Every year, researchers at the Department of Twin Research play host to around 1000 twin visits. Chrissie Giles went along with her identical twin, Katie, to see what it's like to be at the sharp end of a scientific study.
One in five Europeans suffer chronic pain, yet few treatments offer adequate relief. Mun-Keat Looi talks to researchers from the London Pain Consortium.
Janet and her daughter Lucy live with chronic pain in their feet. See them visit the clinic of Dr David Bennett, a member of the London Pain Consortium.
Many common drugs can have harmful side-effects. The Serious Adverse Events Consortium is working to understand the genetic background to these reactions.
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