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Testicular tumours may explain why genetic diseases tend to be more common in children of older fathers

A rare form of testicular tumour has provided scientists with new insights into how genetic mutations arise in children. 26/10/09

First large-scale genome-wide study of blood measurements completed

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

New gene map reveals details of copy number variants

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

Study reveals sex chromosomes 'not as isolated as first thought'

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

Largest ever genetic study of Alzheimer's reveals new disease genes

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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