News 2016

An archive of IGMM News from 2016

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Science writer Dr Kat Arney visits IGMM to discuss book on how our genes work

22 July, 20162016

On Thursday 31st March IGMM hosted Dr Kat Arney, science writer and broadcaster. Dr Arney has just…

Gene changes cut lifespan

22 July, 20162016

Scientists have identified DNA changes that can cut a person’s lifespan by up to three years. They…

Parent carer scientist

22 July, 20162016

The Royal Society has launched Parent Carer Scientist, a book and project that celebrates people…

Couples' lifestyle choices impact on obesity risk

22 July, 20162016

The lifestyle a person shares with their partner has a greater influence on their chances of…

£6m investment in genomic medicine

22 July, 20162016

People in Scotland with cancer and genetic diseases are to have their DNA mapped to better…

Minister launches research drive to cut cancer drug side effects

22 July, 20162016

Minister for Life Sciences George Freeman visited laboratories in which researchers are developing…

New award to reveal secrets of single cells

22 July, 20162016

On 15th February Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson announced £650,000 funding to the…

Physical attraction linked to genes that control height

22 July, 20162016

Our choice of romantic partner can be determined by genetics more than we might expect, a study…

How two-tone cats get their patches comes to light in cell study

22 July, 20162016

Scientists have discovered how the distinctive piebald patches seen in black and white cats and…

Dr Patton tackling melanoma through new Team Science Award

05 July, 20162016

Dr Liz Patton has been awarded the L’Oréal Paris USA–MRA Team Science Award: May 2016