Home > Medical > Genetics > News News All sections in Genetics » About Genetics » Gene Therapy » Genes and disease » Genes and Obesity » Health Tips » Nature vs Nurture » Genetics News » Paternity Testing » Stem Cells Researcher admits mistakes in stem cell study A blockbuster study in which researchers reported that they had turned human skin cells into embryonic stem cells contained errors, its lead author has acknowledged. Cloning technique produces human stem cells Scientists have used a cloning technique to reprogramme an ordinary human skin cell to become an embryonic stem cell. Weight gain may be determined by genes Research shows that people with specific 'polymorphisms' are more likely to put on weight. Check Assess your diabetes risk » Quiz Am I at risk for COPD? » Talk Man Talk forum » Ask CyberDoc » 10 ways to boost your metabolism World's Most Famous TB Patients DNA tests show Europe is one big family New DNA research shows that modern-day people in the UK shares ancestors with people across Europe. Environment interacts with genes in autism Environmental factors can work to turn certain genes on or off and contribute to the development of the brain disorder. Vatican prepares for adult stem cell conference The Vatican will organise a conference to promote adult stem cell research as an alternative to research using destroyed human embryos, which is considered by the Roman Catholic Church as deeply unethical and less effective. Researchers isolate adult stem cells For the first time, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have isolated adult stem cells from human intestinal tissue. 'Garbage man' in cells could extend life A gene may offer new paths in the fight against human ageing. Turtle genes may aid human health The western painted turtle might offer clues about stroke and heart attack recovery, researchers say. Study locates more obesity genes New gene locations linked to obesity have been pinpointed in a large study by an international team of researchers. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors Hill's Science Plan Canine Mini range What is Diabetic Neuropathy? There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available
Researcher admits mistakes in stem cell study A blockbuster study in which researchers reported that they had turned human skin cells into embryonic stem cells contained errors, its lead author has acknowledged.
Cloning technique produces human stem cells Scientists have used a cloning technique to reprogramme an ordinary human skin cell to become an embryonic stem cell.
Weight gain may be determined by genes Research shows that people with specific 'polymorphisms' are more likely to put on weight.
DNA tests show Europe is one big family New DNA research shows that modern-day people in the UK shares ancestors with people across Europe.
Environment interacts with genes in autism Environmental factors can work to turn certain genes on or off and contribute to the development of the brain disorder.
Vatican prepares for adult stem cell conference The Vatican will organise a conference to promote adult stem cell research as an alternative to research using destroyed human embryos, which is considered by the Roman Catholic Church as deeply unethical and less effective.
Researchers isolate adult stem cells For the first time, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have isolated adult stem cells from human intestinal tissue.
'Garbage man' in cells could extend life A gene may offer new paths in the fight against human ageing.
Turtle genes may aid human health The western painted turtle might offer clues about stroke and heart attack recovery, researchers say.
Study locates more obesity genes New gene locations linked to obesity have been pinpointed in a large study by an international team of researchers.