In London to address a gene-editing summit last week, Victoria Gray took a break to visit Sir John Soane’s Museum. In 2019, Gray became the
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CRISPR gene editing turns 10. How’s it transforming medicine and more?
Medical innovations typically take 17 years from the time a lightbulb goes off in a scientist’s head until the first person benefits. But every once
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Gene mutation linked to autism appears to overstimulate brain cells
Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a complex developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction and behavior. It is characterized by difficulties
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Herbal tea may activate ‘longevity gene’ seen in centenarians
Tea has gained worldwide attention for its health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and fighting cancer. It has also been associated with the expression of
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A natural gene drive could drive moles to extinction on islands
In the war against the mouse in the islands of the house invasion, the learned people use the rodent’s own genes against it. By introducing
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Gene mutation leading to autism found to overstimulate brain cells – Neuroscience News
Summary: A gene associated with autism overstimulates brain cells significantly more in neurons without mutation. Source: Rutgers University Scientists seeking to understand the basic brain
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Immune cell gene mutation put 5 lupus in remission
After an experimental treatment to prevent the body from attacking itself, five people no longer have lupus symptoms. That treatment, called CAR-T cell therapy, appears
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Can’t the kids comb their hair? This gene may be to blame
The frenzy of frizzy-hair posts has begun in 2016. Human geneticist Queen Betz of the University Hospital of Bonn in Germany and her team have
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Canadian meteorologist reflects on his positive test for BRACA2 gene mutation
Canadian meteorologist Nicole Karkic spoke about the positive test for the BRACA2 gene mutation. (Photo via @nicolekarkic on Instagram) Nicole Karkic realizes her recent health
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New Comprehensive Map connects every Human Gene to its Function
Data for new gene-board services are available to other scientists to use. “This is a great help in the way the human genome is a
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