genetics
A CRISPR edit for heart disease
Posted in Science on 9th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller
According to World Health Organization statistics published in 2015, ischaemic heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide.
Genes in Space-3 Successfully Identifies Unknown Microbes in Space
Posted in Science on 31st Dec, 2017
by Alex Muller
To identify microbes aboard the ISS would be revolutionary for the world of microbiology and space exploration.
Gene therapy infused into persons blood to correct liver enzymes
Posted in Science on 17th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
When the enzyme is defective or missing, the sugars build up and can cause developmental delays, organ problems, brain damage, and early death.
Study Predicts What People Look Like From Their DNA
Posted in Science on 12th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
The predictive performance of this kind of approach is only likely to improve with larger sample sizes.
In 'Enormous Success,' Scientists Tie 52 Genes to Human Intelligence
Posted in Science on 24th May, 2017
by Alex Muller
Scientists announced on Monday that they had identified 52 genes linked to intelligence in nearly 80,000 people.