Scientists at the University have been involved in the discovery of 16 new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health, opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.
Appears in Issue 51
Tags: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Bioscience iNet, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, Dr Stephanie London, East Midlands Healthcare, European Regional Development Fund, genetic code, Medical School, Molecular Medicine, MRC Senior Clinical Fellow, Nature Genetics, Professor Ian Hall, Professor Martin Tobin, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Public Health, UK Medical Research Council, US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Wellcome Trust