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Scientists identify trigger of Crohn’s disease bowel scarring

16 March, 20262026

Researchers have uncovered what drives the development of scar tissue in the intestines of people…

Abstract from Crohn's paper

Study provides the first genome-wide characterisation of H3K115 acetylation

10 March, 20262026

A new study has examined a specific chemical modification called acetylation at lysine 115 on…

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IGC researcher part of successful Cancer Grand Challenges team

04 March, 20262026

Professor Martin Taylor, at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, is a member of team CAUSE - one…

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Fatigue management programmes aid treatment of rheumatic diseases

26 February, 20262026

A study led by researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer found that fatigue management…

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Study identifies genetic causes of inherited eye conditions in Scotland

24 February, 20262026

A recently published paper is the first to report on the genetic causes of inherited retinal…

Light Beam Is Shining Through Retina And Lens On Eyesight Exam

IGC researcher in top 100 most influential health leaders list

11 February, 20262026

Ian Kunkler, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Honorary Professor of Clinical Oncology at the…

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AI will be used to predict radiotherapy outcomes for prostate cancer patients

05 February, 20262026

A new study will use artificial intelligence to examine electronic population-based healthcare data…

Graphical illustration of the radiotherapy workflow showing the inclusion of healthcare data as proposed in the PROSECCA study

New map reveals cancer mutation effects

02 February, 20262026

Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer…

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Diet and stool tests may help predict IBD flares

20 January, 20262026

Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help…

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AI modelling tools offer alternative approach to understanding disease

12 January, 20262026

Researchers have found a complementary way of interpreting changes in non-coding DNA that may…

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Study offers insight into causes of age-related inflammation

05 January, 20262026

New research has identified a pathway that is triggered with age and controls both nucleolar size…

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