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.