News 2018

An archive of IGMM News from 2018

News listing

Publication date

Cancer Centre scientists link new gene to autophagy

07 February, 20182018

A study led by Dr Simon Wilkinson from the CRUK Edinburgh Centre identifies cell-cycle progression…

MRC IGMM Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy Launched

07 February, 20182018

The MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine launched its 2018-2022 Health, Safety and…

Enhancer link to developmental disorders

05 February, 20182018

A new genetic cause of Cornelia de Lange–like syndrome improves our understanding of how our genome…

Genetic variation linked to problem-solving abilities

25 January, 20182018

A DNA study of Generation Scotland participants reveals that genes are a key to problem-solving…

ESRIC symposium 2018

25 January, 20182018

The third annual ESRIC Symposium was hosted by the IGMM: January 2018

Scottish Genomes Partnership hosts Cabinet Secretary for Health visit to Edinburgh Genomics

25 January, 20182018

Genome sequencing is being used to help families with an undiagnosed rare disease: January 2018

Broughton High School Careers Fair

22 January, 20182018

MRC IGMM participates annually, engaging with local pupils and parents: January 2018

Feature: The many faces of Mairead Bermingham

11 January, 20182018

Mairead is a versatile researcher, teacher, and she often represents the IGMM at public engagement…

Personality trait shares genetic link with depression

09 January, 20182018

People affected by depression may have genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, a study…

Professor Margaret Frame receives OBE

04 January, 20182018

New Year Honour for IGMM Director: January 2018