January 2020
Autism spectrum disorder
New research has found that testing the DNA of siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be predictive of a future diagnosis, even if symptoms aren’t apparent.
IBD and viral infections
Young patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are five times more likely than the general population to develop viral infections that can lead to hospitalisation or organ damage.
3D model of human liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is becoming the most common chronic liver disorder in developed countries.