“Celtic curse” hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk
Science Daily
February 21, 2026
Researchers have mapped the genetic risk of hemochromatosis across the UK and Ireland for the first time, uncovering striking hotspots in north-west Ireland and the Outer Hebrides. In some regions, around one in 60 people carry the high-risk gene variant linked to iron overload. The condition can take decades to surface but may lead to liver cancer and arthritis if untreated.
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Originally published on Science Daily on 2/21/2026