genetics

New gene discovered that stops spread of deadly cancer:

Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists identify gene that fights metastasis of a common lung cancer.

Human Longevity Inc will try to defeat all of the diseases of aging to make 100 the new 60

Posted in Business on 21st Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

The new company doesnt aim to extend human life so much as to help keep people healthy as they get older.

Newly identified genetic variants could delay Alzheimer's onset by four years

Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers have made some inroads in the fight against Alzheimers disease, but as yet no definitive cure has been found.

'Biological pacemaker' tested in the lab

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Grow-your-own pacemakers are a step closer to reality, after pioneering experiments in pigs.

Better at reading than maths? Dont blame it all on your genes

Posted in Science on 17th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists showed that around half of the genes that affect how well 12-year-olds in the UK perform in maths also affect how good they are at reading.