A newborn baby wearing a white bodysuit and hat lies in a cot, with an adult arm also in shot.

Healthy baby hope for those affected by mitochondrial disease

Seven women with a high chance of passing on genetic variants that cause mitochondrial disease have given birth to eight children with no sign of the condition, following pioneering IVF treatment
Two identical pairs of baby feet.

What can identical twins tell us about the genomics of mental health?

Researchers running the largest ever international twin study have identified genetic markers that might explain why some of us are more susceptible to developing psychiatric conditions.