- New project aims to speed up process of finding treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and pulmonary fibrosis
- Scientists at the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and University of Cambridge, will connect data science, genomics and laboratory research for the first time in tackling lung conditions
- New genetic markers of lung function to be identified, which will provide new targets for drug development
- Chronic respiratory disease, such as COPD, is the third leading cause of death globally
Stop the clocks: Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study shows
A new study of genetic data published today (Wednesday) of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological age.Read More
How families are solving the mystery of a dangerous heart condition
Bicuspid aortic valve or BAV is the most common congenital heart condition and half of all people born with it end up needing open heart surgery. Yet many people don’t even know they have it.Read More