MRC Epidemiology Unit
UK Biobank, together with scientists from the MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford, Newcastle University, University of Salford, and University of London, today announced the release of objective physical activity […]
Genetic differences in amino acid metabolism are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A study published today in the journal PLOS Medicine has identified the five genetic variants associated with higher levels of the branched-chain amino acids isoleucine, leucine and valine. The researchers […]
New genetic analysis provides insight into side effects of cholesterol lowering drugs
A new meta-analysis of genetic association studies, published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), is shedding light on the mechanisms through which LDL-cholesterol lowering drugs can […]
How baby’s genes influence birth weight and health in later life
An international genetic study of more than 150,000 people, published today in Nature, has identified genetic differences that help to explain why some babies are born bigger or smaller than others. […]
How we discovered that genes could influence the age when you first have sex
As far as big life decisions go, choosing when to lose your virginity or the best time start a family are probably right up there for most people. It may […]
UK Biobank study identifies gene changes that influence timing of sexual behaviour
A study of over 380,000 people, published today in the journal Nature Genetics, has identified gene variations that influence the age of puberty, first sexual intercourse and first birth. It […]
Analysis of UK Biobank data shows children born in the summer more likely to be healthy as adults
Getting more sun in pregnancy can lead to higher birth weight and later puberty for girls Women who were born in the summer are more likely to be healthy adults, […]
UK Biobank study finds timing of puberty has wide-ranging impacts on health in later life
In the largest study of its kind to date, the timing of puberty was found to have a wide range of impacts on health in later life. Researchers from the […]