DNA

Some updates in the quest for a cure for aging

Posted in Business on 30th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Google isn't the only company putting millions of dollars into ending the effects of aging.

Telomere extension turns back aging clock in cultured human cells

Posted in Medicine on 25th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers delivered a modified RNA that encodes a telomere extending protein to human cells. Cell proliferation was dramatically increased, yielding large numbers.

Pfizer partnering with Ido Bachelet on DNA nanorobots

Posted in Medicine on 17th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

If Bachelet's approach proves successful, and is backed by more research in the coming years, the teams work could signal a transformation moment in cancer treatment.

Scientists discover a key driver of human aging:

Posted in Science on 1st May, 2015
by Alex Muller

This discovery may lead to slowing or reversing the aging process.

Mitochondria editing tried in mice

Posted in Science on 26th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers have developed a technique to edit out bits of mitochondrial DNA that could otherwise pass on incurable diseases, a study in mice shows.