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1st UK child to receive gene therapy for fatal genetic disorder is now 'happy and healthy'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A baby with a rare inherited disorder became the first child in the U.K. to receive a new gene therapy for the condition.
Dozens of genes linked to thyroid disease risk in largest study of its kind
By Carissa Wong published
112 genes were linked to thyroid conditions in a large genomic study.
What's the difference between race and ethnicity?
By Emma Bryce last updated
Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.
More than 150 'made-from-scratch' genes are in the human genome. 2 are totally unique to us.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists pinpointed several "made-from-scratch" genes that humans developed after splitting off from chimps.
'Butterfly disease' makes the skin incredibly fragile, but a new gene therapy helps it heal
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A gene-therapy gel designed to treat the rare genetic condition "butterfly disease" showed success in a late-stage trial.
World's oldest DNA reveals secrets of lost Arctic ecosystem from 2 million years ago
By Harry Baker published
Researchers have unearthed tiny fragments of DNA in the Arctic that were left by plants, microbes and animals that lived in a previously unknown ecosystem in Greenland.
In a 1st, child treated for rare, often-fatal disorder while still in the womb
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A child with Pompe disease was the first to start treatments before birth.
DNAfit review
By Lou Mudge published
Review We tried out the DNAfit Diet Fit package to find out how genetics might affect your nutritional requirements
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