Haemochromatosis in the Scottish isles

Viking Genes research in The Scotsman, and call for screening across the Scottish isles.

The Celtic Curse: 50 scots receive letters of disease diagnosis after breakthrough research — The Scotsman: The Celtic Curse: 50 scots receive letters of disease diagnosis after breakthrough research

In December 2024, Professor Jim Flett Wilson was a guest speaker for Haemochromatosis UK's webinar entitled 'Developing a Genetic Haemochromatosis Atlas'

You can watch Jim discuss his team’s work, followed by a Q&A with Haemochromatosis UK members.

Watch the webinar interview on YouTube here.

In the written press:

The Scotsman: The 'Celtic Curse': 50 Scots receive letters of disease diagnosis after breakthrough research

The Daily Mail: Now Scots are told they're suffering from 'Celtic curse' disease

The Times: Gene linked to deadly Celtic Curse found in 50 Scots

The Guardian: Windfarm profits should be used to screen Scots for rare diseases, says scientist

The Scotsman: Use wind farm money for DNA tests on islanders for illnesses like 'Celtic Curse', says Labour MP

The Stornoway Gazette: MP calls for DNA tests to detect 'Viking Gene' illness

The Stornoway Gazette: 'Celtic Curse' research leads to screening call

The Orcadian: Could windfarm money pay for ‘life-saving’ screening?

The Shetland Times: Half a million goes to local groups, but Viking Genes is left off the list

Download The Scotsman article in PDF using the link below:

The 'Celtic Curse': 50 Scots receive letters of disease diagnosis after breakthrough research (334.32 KB / PDF)

Download The Orcadian article in PDF using the link below:

Could windfarm money pay for ‘life-saving’ screening? (183.08 KB / PDF)

Download the Shetland Times article in PDF using the link below:

Half a million goes to local groups, but Viking Genes is left off the list (1.09 MB / PDF)

This article was published on 2025-02-10