Nature Genetics
Participating in genetic studies is in your genes, research suggests
The study equips scientists with the ability to identify and address participation bias.
By Nina Massey, PA Science Correspondent
Mothers can influence children’s height and disease risk ‘in unexpected way’
Mitochondria – the powerhouse of the cell – play a surprising role in common diseases such as type 2 diabetes, researchers have found.
Scientists identify kidney genes that ‘appear to directly affect blood pressure’
High blood pressure runs in families but the mechanisms through which genes influence a person’s predisposition to hypertension have not been clear.