genetics
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.
China Is Racing Ahead in the Quest to Cure Cancer With CRISPR
Posted in Medicine on 29th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller
Chinese scientists used CRISPR-Cas9 on humans for the second time, injecting a cancer patient with modified human genes in hopes of vanquishing the disease.
'Holy Grail' of Gene Editing Partially Restores Vision
Posted in Medicine on 9th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller
With this new development we are finally able to use CRISPR to edit regular adult cells, giving hope to treat formally incurable diseases.
FDA approves home genetic tests for Alzheimer's and other diseases
Posted in Medicine on 7th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller
After being blocked in 2013, the FDA has finally approved the 23andMe home genetic testing kit for 10 specific diseases.
CRISPR gene editing will be used in living humans to counter aggressive lung cancer
Posted in Medicine on 20th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
It represents the first human trials of the technology with the United States expected to conduct its own cancer fighting trials next year.