The following news articles were published in 2025. Latest News Search Publication date Date from Date to Pet dogs could combat genetic eczema risk in children 04 June, 20252025 Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the… Researchers discover how enhancers can activate genes across domains 30 May, 20252025 A new study has shown for the first time that genetic switches known as enhancers can communicate… Researchers uncover key player behind gene repression in rare brain tumour 22 May, 20252025 Researchers have discovered an important molecular mechanism underlying diffuse midline glioma - an… Study identifies common pathway disruptions contributing to vision loss 15 May, 20252025 A new study has identified common pathway disruptions and the predominant cell death mechanism that… MRC HGU Director elected to National Academy of Sciences 05 May, 20252025 Professor Wendy Bickmore, Director of the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the Institute of Genetics and… New guidelines aim to improve transparency and trust in genetic prediction tools 30 April, 20252025 Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Cancer have been working with the Atlas of Variant… ME/CFS cases in England much higher than first projected 22 April, 20252025 There are almost two-thirds more people living with ME/CFS in England than previously thought… Researchers identify mutations leading to reduced brain and body growth 17 April, 20252025 A new study has identified rare changes in a particular gene, CDK4, which lead to reduced growth in… MyPath makes nutrition standard in cancer care 11 April, 20252025 The groundbreaking EU-funded initiative MyPath is revolutionising cancer care with its Nutritional… New study identifies drug targets for osteoarthritis 10 April, 20252025 Combining functional genomics with the largest ever genome-wide association study of osteoarthritis… Clinical trial of inhaled gene therapy for cystic fibrosis 10 April, 20252025 Novel gene therapy could improve outcomes for people affected by the disease. £125,000 funding boost for IGC Chancellor's Fellow 07 April, 20252025 Chancellor’s Fellow Rebekah Tillotson has been awarded £125,000 from the Academy of Medical… IGC researcher joins global team to transform bowel cancer care 02 April, 20252025 Cancer Research UK and partners have committed £5.5m in funding to form a world-leading research… Professors elected as Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows 26 March, 20252025 IGC Professors Pleasantine Mill and Sara Brown have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of… Study provides insights into role of chromatin looping in meiosis 20 March, 20252025 Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) have revealed new insights into the… Study helping islanders forestall disease 17 March, 20252025 More than 60 people from Scotland’s Northern Isles have been given personalised health insights to… New study investigates genetics of urinary metabolites 14 March, 20252025 Researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) and the University of Helsinki identified… Centre champions change for people with rare respiratory disease 28 February, 20252025 On Rare Disease Day 2025 we are highlighting the work of the LifeArc Centre for Rare Respiratory… Research highlights the relationship between DNA methylation and metabolic traits 31 January, 20252025 Researchers at IGC explore the relationship between DNA methylation, metabolic traits and cognitive… Global study pinpoints genes for depression across ethnicities 15 January, 20252025 New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations… 1 2 This article was published on 2024-09-23
