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Some of the genes identified as increasing risk for schizophrenia have previously been associated with other neurodevelopmental disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

50 new gene regions behind schizophrenia risk found

Genes linked to schizophrenia risk are mostly crucial to normal development and therefore typically do not contain...

28 Feb 2018 2:11 PM

In the past, scientists selected specific features, including the distance between the eyes or the width of the mouth. (Photo: PIXABAY)

Fifteen genes that shape our face identified

In the past, scientists selected specific features, including the distance between the eyes or the width of the mouth.

20 Feb 2018 6:29 AM

Familial hypertension is caused by mutations within single genes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts discover genetic cause of rare high blood pressure syndrome

Such a condition, if prolonged, damages blood vessels, which can result in damage to the heart, the kidneys, and the...

6 Feb 2018 12:11 PM

Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Processes in gut help develop personalised obesity treatments

The study has also generated the first comprehensive database of which microbes are associated with which chemical...

29 May 2018 11:50 AM