genetics

A gene that stimulates growth of new brain cells in adults

Posted in Medicine on 17th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Discovery could provide new strategy for treating neurodegenerative disease and memory loss.

A shot against heart attacks?

Posted in Medicine on 13th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Harvard researchers say simple 'genome editing' may dramatically lower risk of such crises in future.

Bad sleep dramatically alters body health

Posted in Science on 10th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

A run of poor sleep can have a potentially profound effect on the internal workings of the human body, say UK researchers.

Can MedGenome use genetics to predict cancer?

Posted in Medicine on 7th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Indian cancer genetic research company MedGenome says it has taken $4 million in new funding to further develop and market its genetic sequencing research.

Genetic test for heart disease risk rolled out in UK

Posted in Science on 28th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

A test for a preventable form of heart disease is being rolled out in the UK.