genetics Articles
Is violence an evolutionary trait?
Genetics could help explain patterns of violence in both sexes
Can pharmacogenomics be introduced to the NHS?
We have the technology to precisely match peoples drugs to their DNA, but should it be introduced to the NHS?
No more tears: tearless onions now sold in the UK
Onions are a must-have kitchen staple, but regularly leave cooks in tears. How is science helping to solve the problem?
Not so sci-fi: Can dinosaur life find a way?
What Jurassic park got right and wrong about bringing back dinosaurs
Decoding the controversy of gene editing
The uses of gene editing have been clouded with controversy ever since the technology was first developed in the 1970s. With the doors reopened for gene editing to return to the forefront of modern medicine, it’s crucial to learn about the correct facts and information that can decode this controversy.
The curious case of different coloured eyes
Have you ever wondered why some people have different coloured eyes? Read more to find out why they occur
UoM researchers identify genes linked to serious heart condition
The prevalence of tetralogy of Fallot is estimated to be one in 3,000 live births
Sir John Sulston
On Friday 9th March, we were saddened by the news of the Nobel Laureate and key figure of the Human Genome Project passing away
Smokers have 72 per cent risk of fatal lung disease
A new study finds that smokers with specific genes have an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Manchester discovery reveals how genetic interactions increase disease risk
Manchester and Cambridge scientists reveal new research on how the interaction of gaps in genes can influence the risk of arthritis, psoriasis and type 1 diabetes