genetics

Scientists race to save 'books' in the burning 'library of life'

Posted in Science on 30th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers have developed a cost-effective way to save a wide range of threatened species, including rare old ones that may be costly too protect.

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.