Nose shape gene inherited from Neanderthals
Humans inherited genetic material from Neanderthals that affects the shape of our noses, finds a new study led by UCL… Read More »Nose shape gene inherited from Neanderthals
Identified gene responsible for serious facial defects
Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital disease that affects early fetal development. This syndrome includes malformations of varying severity, affecting… Read More »Identified gene responsible for serious facial defects
Defective versions of the Foxp2 gene disrupt neurons’ ability to form synapses in brain regions involved in speech, new study shows
Mutations in a gene called Foxp2 have been linked to a type of speech disorder called apraxia that makes it… Read More »Defective versions of the Foxp2 gene disrupt neurons’ ability to form synapses in brain regions involved in speech, new study shows
First ‘gene silencing’ drug for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise
A world first trial at UCL and UCLH has found a new gene therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that can safely… Read More »First ‘gene silencing’ drug for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise
A gene implicated in Down syndrome slows down the activity of neurons in mice
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that an extra copy of a gene in patients with Down syndrome… Read More »A gene implicated in Down syndrome slows down the activity of neurons in mice
Orkney cancer gene: my mum died not knowing she had it
Tanya Ellis was tested for the Orkney gene mutation after her mother was one of the first to identify it.… Read More »Orkney cancer gene: my mum died not knowing she had it
Scientists Narrow Potential Height Gene Pool
When it comes to height, our fate is sealed along with our growth plates: cartilage near the ends of bones… Read More »Scientists Narrow Potential Height Gene Pool