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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…

IGC welcomes Professor Joris Veltman as Director

08 January, 20252025

Professor Joris Veltman has joined the University of Edinburgh as Director of the Institute of…

Researchers uncover crucial role of nucleus integrity in cancer-induced aging

07 January, 20252025

A study led by researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer has uncovered the crucial role…

Pioneering tool allows discovery of new cell type and states

03 January, 20252025

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a new method which will revolutionise the…