genetics
Bioengineers Have Developed a Tool for Reprogramming Genetic Code
Posted in Science on 1st Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed a way to program DNA in such a way that genes can be turned on or off in living cells.
Modelling a suspects' face using DNA from crime scenes
Posted in Science on 29th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
But can it work well enough to generate a reliable lead?
Telomere extension turns back some aspects of aging in cultured human cells
Posted in Medicine on 24th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
A procedure can efficiently increase the length of human telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes that are linked to aging.
Small Molecule Successfully Targets Telomerase to Destroy Cancer Cells
Posted in Medicine on 10th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
Treatment with 6-thio-dG resulted in rapid cell death for the vast majority of the cancer cell lines tested.
23 And Me to sell customer's data to a Biotech company for drug development
Posted in Science on 7th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
Genentech intends to use this data to develop drugs for Parkinson's Disease.