Genetics and Genomics

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Human behaviour shapes our DNA and descendants

Published on: 10 March 2022

Our choice of partner can have a direct effect on the genomes of our descendants, an IMB researcher has found in work that has led to a national award.

A new study has challenged the growing popular belief that the gut microbiome drives autism.

New study starves link between gut microbiome and autism

Published on: 12 November 2021

A new study has challenged the growing popular belief that the gut microbiome drives autism.

People with higher genetic risk of clinical depression are more likely to have physical symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue and migraine.

Genetic risk for clinical depression linked to physical symptoms

Published on: 13 October 2021

People with higher genetic risk of clinical depression are more likely to have physical symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue and migraine.

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IMB’s fearless women in STEM

Published on: 4 June 2021

Handling lethal cone snails and tackling deadly viruses and bacteria is all in a day’s work for four fearless IMB researchers working tirelessly to fast-track healthcare and medicines.