Genetics researchers in the UK have identified a genetic variant that doubles an individual’s risk of developing ulcerative colitis, one of the subtypes of a chronic disorder known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The investigators, from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and other centers, also uncovered a further 25 novel genetic associations to IBD risk.… Continue reading Genetic Clue to Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Outwitting the “Silent Thief” of Osteoporosis
In a world first, new Australian research done in October 2016 has revealed that genetic profiling can help predict whether an individual will break a bone because of osteoporosis. The findings, which are from Australia’s globally-recognized Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study, are likely to contribute to clinical decision making in the future, bringing us one step… Continue reading Outwitting the “Silent Thief” of Osteoporosis