Genetic study reveals hidden chapter in human evolution

Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long before modern humans spread across

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 18, 2025 ~6 min

Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 6, 2025 ~6 min


New genetic test will eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs

Cambridge scientists have identified the genetic mutation that causes progressive retinal atrophy in English Shepherd Dogs, which results in incurable

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 22, 2024 ~5 min

Scientists identify rare gene variants that confer up to 6-fold increase in risk of obesity

Cambridge researchers have identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 4, 2024 ~5 min

Scientists identify rare gene variants which confer up to 6-fold increase in risk of obesity

Cambridge researchers have identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 4, 2024 ~5 min

International collaboration identifies new breast cancer susceptibility genes

A large-scale international collaboration has identified new genes associated with breast cancer that could eventually be included in tests to identify women

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 17, 2023 ~3 min

Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is organised

The largest ever study of the genetics of the brain – encompassing some 36,000 brain scans – has identified more than 4,000 genetic variants linked to brain

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 17, 2023 ~3 min

Genetic variant linked to lower levels of HIV virus in people of African ancestry

An international team of researchers has found a genetic variant that may explain why some people of African ancestry have naturally lower viral loads of HIV,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 2, 2023 ~5 min


Largest ever DNA and health research programme for children and young people launches

Cambridge researchers are helping launch a nationwide study for children and young to unlock the power of our DNA.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 25, 2023 ~6 min

Scientists identify first genetic marker for MS severity

A study of more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis has discovered the first genetic variant associated with faster disease progression, which can rob

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 28, 2023 ~6 min

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