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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.
Face shape can be determined from the genes
Posted in Medicine on 30th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Many of the characteristics that make up a person's face, such as nose size and face width, stem from specific genetic variations, reports a team of scientists.
Gene Therapy produces Dopamine in the Brain as path to Parkinsons treatment
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Massachusetts company, is testing the idea in Parkinsons patients whove agreed to undergo brain surgery and an injection of new DNA.
Study finds genes linked to depression
Posted in Science on 3rd Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
One study, over a dozen genes that can affect risk.
Ice Bucket Challenge funds gene discovery in ALS (MND) research
Posted in Science on 28th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral in 2014 has funded an important scientific gene discovery in the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS, the ALS Association says.