🧬 Versions of some genes affect us differently depending on which parent we got them from. Scientists discovered 30 of these so-called ‘parent-of-origin’ effects by looking at DNA from 100,000 UK Biobank participants. Read in full: ow.ly/SKFq50ZuAZA

New treatments that mimic the mutations’ effect could treat obesity, diabetes or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. George Hindy from @regeneron.com on the potential of these treatments 🔽💬

We’re hiring a Director of Information Security at UK Biobank ✅ This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and lead the full information security function protecting one of the world’s most important biomedical research resources. 📝 Apply: ow.ly/BGC750Zw6pb

We are delighted that Bruntwood have completed their work on our new home in Manchester Science Park. This brings us another step closer to opening the doors to our new base for around 200 UK Biobank colleagues. Professor Sir Rory Collins on the news 💬

✅ UPDATE, we've two new speakers joining our session at @escardio.bsky.social 2026 on 29th August. We look forward to contributions from Prof Paul Welsh of the University of Glasgow and Dr Magdalena Zebrowska from University of Vienna, replacing Prof Eva Schenhammer. More: ow.ly/YKy650ZtHMK

🧬 Genetic research has revealed how versions of some genes affect us differently, depending on which parent we inherit them from. Analysis of 100,000 UK Biobank participants’ DNA discovered 30 cases of these ‘parent-of-origin’ effects. 1/2 🧵

We're excited to be attending European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 in Munich on 29th August! Join our session and experience how UK Biobank’s latest advances are reshaping cardiovascular research. Find out more 🔽

The method can predict 18 conditions,including diabetes, heart attack and liver disease. This could help doctors to better allocate weight-management medications – based on people’s health risks rather than their weight alone. More: ow.ly/gE8350Z5yu6

A risk calculator developed with UK Biobank data estimates someone’s likelihood of becoming ill from excess body fat better than BMI (body mass index) alone. 🔽

On World Brain day, we're recognising the importance of brain health and the vital role research plays in improving people's lives. Globally, more than 3.4 billion people live with neurological conditions, yet millions lack access to necessary care. 1/2🧵

It’s one year since we celebrated achieving the world’s largest whole body imaging project! Over 11 years, we captured brain, body & bone scans of 100,000 UK Biobank volunteers. These show what’s happening in people’s bodies as they age to understand how, why & when we get sick.

A new risk calculator predicts someone’s likelihood of becoming ill from excess body fat better than BMI alone. The method was developed with data from 200,000 UK Biobank participants. It could help doctors decide who should be first in line for weight-loss drugs. @qmul.bsky.social

The first ‘all-rounder’ artificial-intelligence algorithm has learned to diagnose rare heart conditions from human experts. ❤️ When the algorithm was tasked to analyse heart scans from nearly 46,000 UK Biobank participants, it could spot 39 diseases – including uncommon ones.

Dr Mahdi Sheikh from the International Agency for Research on Cancer 💬 Read the full story: ow.ly/zSPz50ZcEOK

Opioid painkillers increase the risk of developing lung, pancreatic and bladder cancer, UK Biobank data shows. Previously, these cancer types had only been linked to the plant-based drug opium. The new research suggests that prescription opioids should be used only when necessary. 🔽

Save the date 📅 Our Scientific Conference returns to the QEII Centre in London on Thursday 10th December. Learn more: ow.ly/lA6J50ZfySL

Professor Christian Holz of ETH Zurich 💬

People with irregular bedtimes are more likely to develop a mental health condition, even if they get enough sleep overall, data from 100,000 UK Biobank participants suggests. 🧠💤

A major epigenetics study using UK Biobank samples will unlock new insights into the biological basis for human health & disease ✅ Led by @exeter.ac.uk the research will transform how we understand, predict & treat health outcomes including heart conditions, dementia & cancer.

More than 20 researchers in Brazil have now been supported through our Global Research Access Fund, & including Rafaella 🔽 She is working on finding better ways to diagnose and treat cartilage injuries and osteoarthritis. Read more about her research: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/projects/cor...

Genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, each tells part of the story 🧩 Together, they reveal a complete picture of health. Dr Jeffrey Barrett, Chief Scientific Officer at @nightingalehealth.com discusses why integrated data is the foundation for personalised medicine 💬

On Wednesday 29 April, take the chance to join our interactive workshop, 'Insights from UK Biobank's large scale, longitudinal model', to explore practical approaches to working with our data Find out more: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/use-our-data...

On Tuesday 28 April, join @ukbiobank.ac.uk Chief Scientist, Professor Naomi Allen for 'UK Biobank: opportunities to advance science and public health'.

Attending @KeystoneSymp @keystonesymposia.bsky.social next week? Don't miss our two fantastic sessions 🧵 Learn more: www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/use-our-data...

Small changes have a big effect on heart health ❤️ Data from over 53,000 UK Biobank participants shows that small improvements to sleep, diet & exercise could significantly reduce heart disease risk. Hear from study co-leader Nicholas Koemel & UK Biobank's Adam Lewandowski 💬

Dr Dylan Williams from @ucl.ac.uk on his experience with our new cost calculator 🔽 Find out more: ow.ly/YwJO50YGxJw

Unsure about compute costs? Try our new cost calculator! 🔢 Explore our easy to use tool to get an estimate for your next UKB-RAP project. Add your desired compute, storage and data transfer requirements and receive a tailored cost. ✅ Give it a try: ow.ly/YwJO50YGxJw

Today we are celebrating 2 years of the Global Research Access Fund (GRAF) 🌍 Researchers worldwide are using UK Biobank data to tackle major health challenges — from long COVID to cardiovascular disease. We’ll be sharing their stories over the coming weeks. 🧵

🧠 Parts of the brain responsible for memory and emotion shrink after menopause, research on 11,000 UK Biobank imaging scans suggests. Some of the brain regions affected are also the first to become damaged by Alzheimer’s disease. 🧵

Join us for our upcoming webinar & learn how to accelerate your research with @ukbiobank.ac.uk data using MILTON. Discover how the platform, developed by AstraZeneca, can help you improve genetic analyses. Gain actionable advice on the best ways to apply tools & boost your research 🔽