Latest statements and press releases. Press Release / 4 October 2024University of Edinburgh Remote UK regions linked to heightened genetic disease riskPeople from isolated parts of the UK could have variations in their genetic code that increase their chance of developing certain diseases, a study suggests Press Release / 16 March 2023University of Edinburgh and University of AberdeenResearch reveals Orkney cancer gene link - now testing to take placeOne 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 2022Viking GenesHebridean study to explore disease and genes linkPeople with at least two grandparents from the Hebrides are being asked to take part in a major genetic study Press Release / 08 March 2021NHS GrampianCall for Volunteers with Northern Isles ancestry for genetic studyResearchers 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 2020University of EdinburghVolunteers with Northern Isles ancestry needed for genetic studyFour 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