Gene-edited baby trial 'paused', says Chinese scientist A Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies said the trial had been paused, following an international outcry over the highly controversial procedure. World • 28 Nov 18
Gene-edited baby trial 'paused', says Chinese scientist A Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies said the trial had been paused, following an international outcry over the highly controversial procedure. World • 28 Nov 18
Patients sought for study of genetics of bowel disease Patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are being invited to take part in a new research study that aims to unearth the genetic causes behind the illness. Science • 25 Oct 17
Patients sought for study of genetics of bowel disease Patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are being invited to take part in a new research study that aims to unearth the genetic causes behind the illness. Science • 25 Oct 17
UK cancer patients to have DNA tested routinely A new era of genome-based personalised medicine could open up for cancer patients in Britain within five years under new plans unveiled by the UK government's chief medical adviser. Science • 04 Jul 17
UK cancer patients to have DNA tested routinely A new era of genome-based personalised medicine could open up for cancer patients in Britain within five years under new plans unveiled by the UK government's chief medical adviser. Science • 04 Jul 17
Study claims two thirds of cancers are unavoidable Nearly two thirds of the genetic mutations that lead to cancer are caused by unavoidable random errors occurring in DNA when cells divide and replicate themselves. Science • 23 Mar 17
Study claims two thirds of cancers are unavoidable Nearly two thirds of the genetic mutations that lead to cancer are caused by unavoidable random errors occurring in DNA when cells divide and replicate themselves. Science • 23 Mar 17
Scientists reveal secrets behind 'epigenomes' Scientists have opened up an important new line of exploration into the causes of many diseases, including cancer, heart disease, autism and Alzheimer's. News • 18 Feb 15
Scientists reveal secrets behind 'epigenomes' Scientists have opened up an important new line of exploration into the causes of many diseases, including cancer, heart disease, autism and Alzheimer's. News • 18 Feb 15
