genetics
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.
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.