Genes and disease
Genes can have a powerful impact on our health, sometimes directly - through chromosome or single gene disorders - or by influencing our susceptibility to disease.news
Genetic variants linked to increased risk of common gynaecological disease
Research published today identifies two genetic variants that increase the risk of developing endometriosis, a common gynaecological disease. The study provides clues to the origin of this often very painful condition, which has a significant impact on the quality of life of sufferers. 13/11/10
Study shows great genetic variation in pancreatic cancer
A new study published recently in 'Nature' reveals in detail the complexity of genetic variation found in pancreatic cancer cells. The ability to identify and understand the early mutations involved with the disease may lead to the discovery of new drug targets. 09/11/10
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What it's like for me: androgen insensitivity syndrome
A 25-year old female shares her experiences of living with an intersex condition. Born a woman, she carries XY, not XX, sex chromosomes. 10/12/09
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What it's like for me: primary ciliary dyskinesia
Rachael, a civil servant and part-time student, tells how a genetic condition called primary ciliary dyskinesia affects her life. 10/12/09
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Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third commonest cancer in the UK, only exceeded by lung and breast cancer. 25/03/06
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Familial adenomatous polyposis
Familial adenomatous polyposis is an inherited cancer syndrome which predisposes patients to early-onset colorectal cancer, amongst other cancers. 24/03/06
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