genetics
Mutated gene safeguards against heart attacks
Posted in Science on 8th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
If this gene were switched off with medications it could reduce the risk of coronary disease significantly.
Whole-genome sequencing test for under $1,000
Posted in Science on 8th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
For $999, Veritas Genetics Will Put Your Genome on a Smartphone App. If the claim is true, it would shatter a long-held barrier in genetic medicine.
Algae DNA could help the blind see in upcoming trials
Posted in Science on 23rd Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists will inject gene-spliced viruses directly into patients eyes.
New blood test to detect inherited heart conditions
Posted in Medicine on 19th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
Researchers found that by looking at a specific group of genes they were able to reliably detect underlying problems.
Researchers find a genomic signature shared by 5 types of cancer
Posted in Medicine on 6th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
"These findings could be an important step in developing a blood test to identify early cancers."