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Tackling disease
How is an understanding of human genes being used to improve the diagnosis of disease, develop new therapies and improve healthcare?
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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 From Diagnosing disease
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 From Diagnosing disease
The first specific genetic mutation that can cause a potentially serious facial disfigurement has been identified by Wellcome Trust researchers. 15/05/09 From Diagnosing disease
Trust-funded researchers have identified a new gene thought to play a major role in autism spectrum disorders. The finding could help in the development of improved diagnostics for the condition. 30/04/09 From Diagnosing disease
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A better understanding of the role of genes in the human body and in disease is suggesting new ways to tackle disease.
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An understanding of genetic contributions to disease will create new opportunities for us to safeguard our health.
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Studies of genes and proteins are leading to new diagnostic tools that can help detect disease earlier and with greater specificity.
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Genetics-based research is already leading to new therapies and to a greater understanding of how genetic variations influence response to drugs.
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