Latest statements and press releases. Press Release / 16 March 2023 University of Edinburgh and University of Aberdeen Research reveals Orkney cancer gene link - now testing to take place One in 100 people who have grandparents from Orkney have a gene variant that causes a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, a study has found Press Release / 08 May 2022 Viking Genes Hebridean study to explore disease and genes link People with at least two grandparents from the Hebrides are being asked to take part in a major genetic study Press Release / 08 March 2021 NHS Grampian Call for Volunteers with Northern Isles ancestry for genetic study Researchers are looking to speak to people from North-east Scotland, with grandparents from the Northern Isles as part of a major genetic study Press Release / 18 January 2020 University of Edinburgh Volunteers with Northern Isles ancestry needed for genetic study Four thousand people with at least two grandparents who were born in either Orkney or Shetland are being asked to part in a research project that aims to better understand the causes of conditions such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, cancer and others This article was published on 2024-08-14
