Genetic doubling act
Genetic study supports link between carbohydrate digestion and obesity
New research indicates that obesity in the general population may be genetically linked to how our bodies digest carbohydrates.
Stories tagged with 'Genomics'
Medicine on film
Faculty of Medicine gives insight into its exceptional translational research
A snapshot of our world-class translational medical research captured through 13 videos.
Not junk
Non-coding DNA implicated in type 2 diabetes
Variations in non-coding sections of the genome might be important contributors to type 2 diabetes risk, according to a new study.
MEng graduate start-up
From Chemical Engineer to Bioscience Entrepreneur
MEng graduate's start-up company announces equity investment of £275,000
Genetic abnormalities
DNA flaws may contribute to cancer risk in people with type 2 diabetes
A type of genetic abnormality linked to cancer is more common in people with type 2 diabetes than the rest of the population, a new study has found.
Cells from scratch
Imperial scientists lead UK's contribution to the first man-made yeast
Work is beginning at Imperial to build and test a man-made chromosome, the UK's contribution to the first entirely artificial yeast.
Unravelling the phenome
New centre will decipher roles of nature and nurture in human health
A national research facility that opens today will put the UK at the forefront of a revolution in health and medical research.
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Old genes
Ageing of DNA linked to heart disease and cancer
Genes that regulate the tips of chromosomes have been found to affect risk of age-related diseases in a new study.
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Difficile genomic epi
Genomic analysis of Clostridium difficile to investigate transmission
Comparing the genomes of C. difficile infecting hundreds of patients in Oxfordshire reveals less transmission within hospitals than previously thought
Weighty subject
Genes link growth in the womb with adult metabolism and disease
Researchers have identified four new genetic regions that influence birth weight.
