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Scientists discover protein behind motor neurone disease
Posted in Science on 20th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in understanding the cause of both motor neurone disease and a rare form of dementia.
Breakthrough crispr gene editing trial set to begin this year
Posted in Science on 17th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
Biotech company CRISPR Therapeutics is set to treat Europes patients with the CRISPR gene-editing tool this year following regulatory approval for trials.
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.
Why some types of cancers are 'born to be bad'
Posted in Medicine on 13th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
A groundbreaking study has uncovered why some patients' cancers are more deadly than others, despite appearing identical.
Reclassify cancers to improve treatment, researchers say
Posted in Medicine on 8th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
Cancers should no longer be categorised by where they are first formed in the body, but instead by similarities in tumour types, researchers say.