Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Chloe Irvine
Viking Genes will hold a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland — with an increased risk of conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
Chief investigator of Viking Genes Jim Wilson said there are 10 different founder variants affecting various parts of Shetland — including Aith, Burra and Yell.
The talk will be held at the Shetland Museum on Tuesday 10th September from 7pm-8.30pm.
This comes after it was revealed in June those with Whalsay ancestry are at a significantly higher risk of getting cancer.
Read the full story in next week’s Shetland Times.
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