genetics
New NHS centres to bring in era of DNA-medicine
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
The NHS is setting up 11 centres to unlock the secrets of DNA and develop tests and drugs to target cancer and genetic disease. DNA project 'to make UK the world leader'
Machine learning reveals genetic roots of cancers and autism
Posted in Software on 20th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Researchers from engineering, biology and medicine teach computers to read the human genome and rate likelihood of mutations causing disease, opening vast new possibilities.
Gene therapy boosts mice survival from heart attacks
Posted in Medicine on 19th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
The enzyme telomerase repairs cells damaged by aging, and has been used successfully in therapies to lengthen the life of mice. It could be used to cure aging related illnesses.
Mediterranean diet keeps people 'genetically young'
Posted in Science on 3rd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Following a Mediterranean diet might be a recipe for a long life because it appears to keep people genetically younger, say US researchers.
Fragile X study offers hope of new autism treatment
Posted in Medicine on 29th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
People affected by a common inherited form of autism could be helped by a drug that is being tested as a treatment for cancer.