Gastrointestinal cancers
Dr Claire Palles studies whole genome sequencing data and targeted analyses with the aim of discovering genetic variants that affect susceptibility to...
Genetics
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We are all products of our genes, and Genetics is a major focus of NDM research. Our podcasts on genetics look at a variety of projects, including the study of some common and less-common inherited afflictions, as well as the effects our genes can have on disease susceptibility and the efficacy of treatment. Moreover, NDM researchers lead in studying the genetic variation within and between human populations, to understand the similarities and differences between us all.
Rare neurological disorders
Chorea-Acanthocytosis: ChAc is a rare progressive neurological disorder caused by mutations in a very complex gene. Dr Antonio Velayos-Baeza is intere...
Computation and genetics
Resistance to drugs in bacteria can be aquired by swapping genes between individual bacteria. Computer programs developed by Dr Iqbal enable doctors t...
The Evolution of the Genome
Computational and stastistical methods help us understand evolution as well as genetic disease. Professor Gerton Lunter is interested in investigating...
DNA replication and Cancer
DNA replication and Cancer The process of DNA replication is complex, and mistakes can lead to genome instability. Surveillance systems are not always...
Big Data
Over the past decade, data-driven science has produced enormous sets of data. The convergence of statistics and computer science, in the field known a...
Human Genetics
Professor Peter Donnelly tells us how genetics helps us to understand common diseases and develop new drugs. Understanding which variations in our DNA...
Psychiatric Genetics
Every psychiatric disorder has a genetic contribution. Although anxiety and depression are very common diseases, current treatments are not very good....
Statistical Genetics
Professor Gil McVean tells us how statistical genetics helps us understand and treat disease. Genomic technology and statistical analysis of the genom...
Specific Language Impairment
Dr Dianne Newbury talks about the contribution of genetics to specific language impairment. Specific Language Impairment (SLI) is a complex genetic di...