genetics
Support for Human Gene Editing to Fix Diseases in Latest Poll
Posted in Breakthrough Stories, Science on 31st Dec, 2018
by Alex Muller
There is about 70% support among Americans to use human gene editing to cure or correct diseases.
CRISPR Babies: Mankind's Next Giant Leap?
Posted in Breakthrough Stories, Featured, Science on 9th Dec, 2018
by Alex Muller
CRISPR modified babies have been made in small Chinese clinical trial.
Genome Sequencing of Apes Provide Insights into Evolution
Posted in Science on 12th Jun, 2018
by Alex Muller
Researchers have reported on improved orangutan and chimpanzee genomes, built from scratch using long-read PacBio sequencing and long-range mapping technology.
Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say
Posted in Science on 16th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
Scientists say they have identified genes that cause a deadly heart condition that can only be cured by transplants of the heart or lungs.
Stem cell transplant cures first adult sickle-cell patient in Canada
Posted in Medicine on 5th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
The first adult in Canada to have been cured of sickle cell anaemia did so with the help of stem cells donated by her sister.