Diagnosing disease
Studies of genes and proteins are leading to new diagnostic tools that can help detect disease earlier and with greater specificity.news
Study confirms gene link to obesity
A new study has provided the first direct evidence that over-activity of a gene called FTO leads to over-eating and obesity in mice. The findings suggest that the gene could be a promising target for developing anti-obesity drugs that decrease the gene's activity. 16/11/10
Taking a genetic view of ADHD
It has recently been discovered that children with ADHD are more likely to have pieces of their DNA duplicated or missing than other children. 30/09/10
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Painstaking research: tackling chronic pain
One in five Europeans suffer chronic pain, yet few treatments offer adequate relief. Mun-Keat Looi talks to researchers from the London Pain Consortium. 13/11/09
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Walking on fire
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. 10/11/09
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Genetic testing for colorectal cancer
A variety of tests, both genetic and non-genetic, can be used to predict and diagnose colorectal cancer. 26/03/06
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Genetic counselling
Helping people faced with a diagnosis of genetic disease to understand the disease and the effect it will have on their lives, so that they can reach their own decisions about the future. 14/03/03
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