Your DNA is a fundamental part of who you are. Unless you have an identical twin (and possibly not even then), it is incredibly unlikely that anyone else has, or will ever have, the same DNA sequence as you. As such, when you provide your DNA for research, or to…
Taking part in research is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the improvement of future health care initiatives. The usefulness of research findings are dependent on the type and quality of the data researchers can access. In our next Mythbusting blog series, EDIT lab placement students Anna, Beth and Bronte…
Next in our Mythbusters blog series, we tackle the common question “why is it worth participating in research?”. Although it can be easy to overlook the benefits, many find participating in research studies to be a very fulfilling experience…
The explosion in genetic research might leave some of us feeling that the important role of the environment is being ignored. EDIT Lab PhD students Daniel and Chris explain why recognising genetic differences is crucial if we want to understand the true role of the environment, and work out which…
Genetics research has played a vital role in improving our understanding of biology, disease, treatments and even the environment. EDIT lab PhD students Chris and Daniel provide a couple of examples to illustrate why genetics research is important.
Welcome to the first post in our next blog series: Mythbusters! This series is about common “myths” or beliefs about genetics and psychology, particularly those that have arisen in conversations we have been having with members of the public about the “Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression” or GLAD Study….
It’s 2019 and society is slowly winning the battle against stigma surrounding mental health. NHS posters across London ask commuters “How are you feeling?”, “How is your sleep?” and “Are you able to look forward to things as much as you used to?” – and charity campaigners are working to…
Continuing with this week’s theme of sleep, Sarah reviews Professor Alice Gregory’s (guest contributor for our final A-Z blog) book ‘Nodding Off: The Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave’.
Last but not least in our A-Z series of blog posts, guest contributor Professor Alice Gregory [co-head of the Goldsmiths Sleep Lab] writes about the importance of sleep.
In today’s blog post, Professor Angelica Ronald [guess contributor to our blog] outlines the genetic and environmental causes of paranoid thoughts.
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