Genetics
Monkeying with genetics
Dolly the sheep was first cloned more than thirty years ago and since then, mice, rabbits, cows and even other......
Screens vs Genes – Cause of Short Sightedness?
New research from optometrists predict nearly half the world’s population will be near-sighted by 2050, with increased screen time named......
Largest ever genetic study conducted on Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures affecting over 50 million people worldwide. Now a global team......
Worried scientists speak out about designer babies
Leading CRISPR scientists from around the world have today called for a global moratorium on editing human genes. The moratorium......
China ushers in the Brave New World?
The Chinese scientific community has announced that they have successfully altered the genes of two human beings, for the very......
Genetic databases being used to solve crime
Ancestry websites are used by people around the world to discover their heritage and build their family tree. These sites also......
Calls for greater regulation on the use of genetic testing by insurers
Researchers are concerned insurance companies can unfairly exclude Australians from coverage based on genetic testing. Currently holders of life insurance......