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Q&A: Rare diseases with Professor Philip Beales
11 December, 2011
One of 17 people in the UK suffer from a rare disease. Attilia Burke interviewed Professor Philip Beales, UCL geneticist.
Unravelling the secrets of old age
29 November, 2011
Scientists are only just beginning to understand benefits genes confer on centenarians.
Frank, but not frank enough
7 November, 2011
Adam Smith reviews Lone Frank’s book on the burgeoning gene sequencing industry. He finds science, searching and cynicism. But insightful opinions are thin on the ground.