New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells
Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person’s genome, often…
Genetic investigation of sinopulmonary diseases in Vietnam: seeking specific causes from non-specific symptoms | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
O’Donnell AE. Bronchiectasis – a clinical review. N Engl J Med. 2022;387(6):533–45. Article PubMed Google Scholar Flume PA,…
More families raising children with cystic fibrosis staying in the bush
Connie Lacey, 4, and Sienna Machin, 10, are like sisters, but they are not allowed to be near…
Pacbio’s Puretarget simplifies carrier screening
Up to 71% of people carry at least one pathogenic variant that could contribute to development of a…
U of A to honour biology grad for breakthrough in treating cystic fibrosis
A biomedical innovator and University of Alberta graduate whose breakthrough in treating cystic fibrosis has given tens of…
Rescued by fat bubbles: Scientists treat rare genetic disease with designer molecule | Lifestyle
Tiny fat bubbles carrying gene therapy have successfully repaired DNA in the lungs and liver of animals with…