Obstetrics & gynaecology

Reprogrammed skin cells become human placenta in new breakthrough

Prof. Yossi Buganim and his research team at the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the field of cell reprogramming. Their latest study, published in Nature ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

What is early-onset Alzheimer's?

There's understandable uncertainty and fear following an Alzheimer's diagnosis, but when that diagnosis comes before the age of 65, it can be even more terrifying.

Genetics

Researchers identify core genes for type 1 diabetes

Scientists have identified nine genes that play a key role in increasing the risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Only four of the genes identified have previously been linked to type 1 diabetes in humans. Experts say the ...

Genetics

New genotype tests reveal most Brits have Neanderthal DNA

A leading testing expert says DNA genotype testing is revealing how most of us have a little Neanderthal in our blood, and how our unique DNA sequence can reveal our origins and track our ancestors' migration over 50,000 ...

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