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- March 2, 2021
Eating disorders bear the brunt of the paucity in mental health research funding
This article was originally published on The Psych PhD Pathway, Nov 2020.
- April 22, 2021
What we can (and cannot) do with your DNA sample
Your DNA is a fundamental part of who you are. Unless you have an identical twin (and possibly not even then), it is incredibly unlikely that anyone else has, or will ever have, the same DNA sequence as you. As such, when you provide your DNA for research, or to a doctor, and especially to a company, it is important to ask “what will happen to my DNA?” In this blog, Chris Rayner and Joni Coleman tackle what happens (and what doesn’t) to your DNA.
- July 19, 2022
Can Genetic Research Help Us Improve Treatment Outcome For Eating Disorders
Eating disorders arise from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Eating disorders affect millions of people around the world, are life-disrupting, and in some cases can be life-threatening. Unfortunately, no easy test exists, like a blood test, that can tell us if someone has an eating disorder.
- June 21, 2021
Why it’s worth participating in research
Alicia Peel and Rosa Cheesman tackle the common question: “Why is it worth participating in research?”. Although it can be easy to overlook the benefits, many find participating in research studies to be a very fulfilling experience…