News Olaparib halts tumour growth in advanced prostate cancer Olaparib, a drug approved for the treatment of women with ovarian cancer who have inherited BRCA mutations, also benefits men with prostate cancer.…Published: 30 April 2015
News Researchers identify biomarkers for corticosteroid asthma response Researchers have identified a gene, VNN1, that is significantly expressed in children with asthma who have a good response to corticosteroids but not in poor responders.…Published: 29 April 2015
News No harmful association between MMR vaccine and autism New research indicates there is no harmful association between the MMR vaccine and autism, even among children already at high risk for the condition.…Published: 27 April 2015
Opinion Placebo effect genes identifiedResearchers have identified at least 11 genes that influence individuals’ susceptibility to the placebo effect.…Published: 17 April 2015
News Researchers create personalised vaccines for patients with advanced melanoma A study has revealed that targeting patient-specific markers in advanced melanoma tumours effectively triggers an immune response.…Published: 10 April 2015
News Study provides insight into why PPI users benefit from calcium supplements Researchers have identified a gene, Snx10, whose expression is required both in the bone and stomach to maintain normal gastric acidification and calcium absorption.…Published: 8 April 2015
News Superdrug is first retailer in the world to sell DNA testing kit in store Superdrug has become the first retailer in the world to sell the 23andMe DNA testing kit in its stores, with the product positioned to reach as many customers as possible.…Published: 31 March 2015
News Icelandic genome sequencing project reveals insights into disease susceptibilityA human genome sequencing project conducted among the population of Iceland has revealed important new insights into human evolution and susceptibility to disease.…Published: 25 March 2015
News Food supplement improves brain energy in Huntington disease, study suggests Patients with Huntington disease who were treated with the fatty acid food supplement triheptanoin oil experienced improved motor function.…Published: 12 January 2015
Opinion The afflictions of Henri de Toulouse-LautrecFamous as a post-impressionist artist, unfortunate Toulouse-Lautrec was afflicted with pycnodysostosis. David Walsh explains…Published: 12 November 2014