DNA in the News
The articles below include news about or mention of DNA. This is page 2 of 3.
Cancer Researchers describe the structure of the anaphase-promoting complex (APC/C) molecule
IVF babies born using new chromosome counting technique
The first babies have now been born in the UK using a new technique used to select the best embryos for IVF. This advance could bring hope to many couples struggling to have a child and going throu...
Rare genetic variations involving whole sections of DNA implicated in autism
Single gene mutations or large rearrangements in chromosomes are responsible for a minority of cases of autism. Some rare mutations in genes are known to be risk factors for the condition, and a ra...
*Junk DNA* drives cancer growth
First gene-based test to predict individual lung cancer risk
A gene-based test is now available to identify those at highest risk of developing lung cancer. This test is the first in the world to provide a personalised estimate of lung cancer risk by combini...
Canada's National Microbiology Lab First to Decode Genetic Makeup of H1N1 Flu Viruses
Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq and Chief Canadian Public Health Officer Dr. David Butler-Jones today announced that Canadian scientists have completed work on decoding the genetic makeup of the ...