genetics
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."
Gene editing: the next generation of personalised cancer treatment
Posted in Medicine on 2nd Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
The early success of gene editing treatments could lead to them becoming mainstream options in the clinic in the not-to-distant future.
CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Posted in Featured, Science on 22nd Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
The CRISPR/Cas9 technique is a massive discovery, that may already be on its way to being outdated and replaced with something even better.
Human Longevity Unveils Oncology Genomics Program
Posted in Business on 13th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
The analysis is intended to offer insight into the tumor mutations that can guide treatment decisions including immunotherapy, and targeted molecular therapies.
Company Bets on catching cancer early on with a 'Liquid Biopsy'
Posted in Medicine on 12th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
Gene sequencing company Illumina is betting it can diagnose cancer in people long before they have any symptoms at all with a blood test called a liquid biopsy.