Press Invitation - History And Art Revives Origins Of Genetics In Czech Republic
Artists, scientists, architects and curators from around the world have joined forces with the abbot of the Abbey of St Thomas in Brno, Czech Republic, in a unique venture that honours the father of modern genetics. 'The Genius of Genetics, a celebration of Gregor Mendel through science and art' tells the story of the life and work of the... view more... (2002-05-10)
Genetic tests could define us all as patients
Genetic science could drive a new wave of medicalisation if genetics tests are accepted without appropriate evaluation, warn researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-04-10)
Possible to detect causes of autism in over a third of cases
It may be possible to find the causes for autism in over a third of cases, suggests research in the Journal of Medical Genetics. And these are likely to include a range of factors. view more (2002-03-11)
UAB Researchers Discover a New Mechanism Involved in Predisposition to Cancer
A team of researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has discovered a new mechanism that accelerates the shortening of telomeres (structures that protect the ends of chromosomes) involved in genetic instability and a predisposition to cancer. The research has been published in the journal Human Molecular Genetics. view more (2002-02-26)
Human Genetic Research: House Of Lords Debate
As the second main item of business on Tuesday 15 January (starting between about 5pm and 6pm), the House of Lords is to debate the Science and Technology Committee's recent report Human Genetic Databases: challenges and opportunities together with the Government's response. The debate will be opened by Lord Oxburgh (Ron Oxburgh, the former Rector... view more... (2002-01-09)
UCL to stage international conference on genes in sport: press invitation
LONDON 13 NOV. 2001 - Scientists will look into the present and future role that genetics may play in sport at a press briefing in advance of a one day international conference on Genes and Sport at University College London. The conference, organised jointly by the UK Institute of Sports Medicine and the School of Human Health Performance at... view more... (2001-11-13)
Primary care practitioners need to become genetically literate
Increasing availability of DNA based tests and demand by patients for genetic information and advice mean that primary care practitioners will need to become genetically literate. A paper in this week's BMJ discusses the implications of genetic advances for primary care. Currently, the most important elements for primary care are prediction of... view more... (2001-04-24)
GENETICS OF BLOOD CLOTTING FACTORS (pp 83, 101)
People with a family history of coronary heart disease are thought more likely to develop the disease themselves, because of a combination of genetic and shared environmental factors. Researchers use twin or adoption studies to establish whether genetic or environmental factors are more important in the development of a particular disease. There... view more... (2001-01-11)
Two Scientists Distinguished By The Rammal Award 2000
EUROSCIENCE~s President Claude Kordon announced today that the Rammal Award for the year 2000 will be shared by André Mégarbané (Lebanon) and Abderrahmane Tadjeddine (Algeria). André Mégarbané, 36, M.D., Ph. D., is deputy director of the Unit of Medical Genetics and Professor of genetics at University... view more... (2000-12-19)
Human genetic databases - Publication of evidence
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has today published the written evidence received in its new Inquiry into Human Genetic Databases. Lord Oxburgh, who chairs the Sub-Committee undertaking the Inquiry, said: "This is a unique and invaluable description of current activities in human genetic databases, mainly in the words of... view more... (2000-11-08)
New Human Genetics Commission Announces 2000/2001 Workplan
Following the major announcement this week of the decoding of the Human Genome, the Human Genetics Commission, the new Government body set up to provide strategic advice on human genetic technologies, has today announced its workplan. This will principally involve looking at the many issues surrounding the storage, protection and use of genetic... view more... (2000-06-29)
HUMAN GENETICS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY PRIORITIES
A key role of the HGC is to promote debate, to listen and gather public and other stakeholders' views, to consider these thoroughly and to provide its expert advice. view more (2000-03-20)
A CRESCENDO OF DISCOVERY IN THE 21st CENTURY MUST REACH
Lord David Puttnam and Professor Susan Greenfield, director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain (RI), are urging all scientists to communicate meaningfully with the public. Dialogue between scientists and the public is essential to determine the way our lives are shaped in the next century. This theme will be central to an evening of debate... view more... (1999-09-29)
Genetic Discrimination & Life Insurance
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ROYAL SOCIETY MEDAL FOR REVOLUTIONARY GENETIC RESEARCH AT THE JOHN INNES CENTRE
The research group headed by Professor Gale and Dr Moore was the first to produce a map which described in detail the organisation of the genetic information in wheat. They were surprised to find that modern-day bread-wheat and its ancient ancestors, although separated by about a million years of evolution, had remained almost identical in terms... view more... (1998-09-01)
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