genetics
Alzheimer's origins tied to rise of human intelligence
Posted in Medicine on 24th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Factors that drove the evolution of intellectual capacity are also implicated in the memory disorder.
Gene therapy's 'temporary benefits' for retina disease
Posted in Medicine on 4th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Two trials of gene therapy on an inherited form of blindness in children have shown some patients' eyesight can be improved, but only temporarily.
Scientists discover a key driver of human aging:
Posted in Science on 1st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
This discovery may lead to slowing or reversing the aging process.
Mitochondria editing tried in mice
Posted in Science on 26th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed a technique to edit out bits of mitochondrial DNA that could otherwise pass on incurable diseases, a study in mice shows.
CRISPR Patent Fight Now a Winner-Take-All Match
Posted in Science on 17th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Lab notebooks could determine who was first to invent a revolutionary gene-editing technology.