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The genetics of obesity

Latest genomic research explores genetic risk of excessive weight gain - are the causes of obesity environmental or is the answer in our DNA?

Genetic influences on the risk of stroke

New research sheds light on a group of genes that could play a key role in two major diseases: stroke and dementia  

Hidden viruses in the human genome  

As research reveals ancient viruses lurk in our DNA, can genomics provide the missing link in treatment of modern disease?

Genomics and the 'healthy smoker'

While smoking is undoubtedly associated with disease, there are smokers who escape. Are they just lucky?

Immortality, regenerative medicine, and the origin of death

Over the past century, huge advances have been made in bioengineering. But what can genomics bring to the table?
Diabetes and obesity

It's complicated: genomics, obesity and diabetes

Obesity and related conditions are a primary concern for the NHS, and genomic discoveries are changing attitudes to prevention and treatment

Microbiome matters

The human microbiome is a hot health topic. But what is this 'microbiome'? And how can it affect our health?

Destined for fitness? The genetic influences on exercise

Studies have identified genes that can influence a person's exercise performance and response, as well as their propensity for injury

Can the genetic 'fat map' aid obesity prevention?

New research has discovered more than 90 genetic regions that influence obesity, tripling the number of previously known regions

News articles

Funded CPPD modules in genomics

Individual modules tailored to support healthcare professionals in order to keep updated in Genomic and Precision Medicine

Genomics Master’s series: a paradigm shift in healthcare

Satishkumar Krishnan, one of our funded students on the Master’s…

Genomic Medicine: Transforming Patient Care in Diabetes

The University of Exeter Medical School is launching a new, free,…