DNA

Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery could help...

An enzyme inspired by brain cancer DNA that has the potential to slash greenhouse gas emissions from the production of nylon won the 2024 Cambridge...

Cambridge researchers are helping launch a nationwide study for children and young people to unlock the power of our DNA.

A citizens’ jury of individuals whose lives have been affected by hereditary disease has voted in favour of asking the UK government to consider...

A new test that ‘fishes’ for multiple respiratory viruses at once using single strands of DNA as ‘bait’, and gives highly accurate results in under...

A major study of children with intellectual disabilities has highlighted the additional challenges that they often face, including a much-increased...

DNA analysis of thousands of tumours from NHS patients has found a ‘treasure trove’ of clues about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations...

New research has found that one in every 340 people might carry a mutation in a single gene that makes them more likely to have a greater weight from...