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…
Experimental gene therapy successfully treats dozens of children with rare fatal disorder
ADVERTISEMENT An experimental gene therapy has successfully treated dozens of children with a rare and fatal immune disorder,…
Harnessing “DNA surgery” to develop therapeutic medicines for genetic liver and heart diseases
Genome editing is increasingly recognzed as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare…
Next-generation gene therapy tools built by UH scientist
Reading time: 2 minutesAssistant Professor Jesse Owens using a program to model the structure of his integrase protein.…
Huntington’s breakthrough ‘like winning the lottery 10 times over’
Gemma Botting burst into tears when she saw the news headlines this week about a treatment for Huntington’s.…
Gene Therapy Tackles Huntington’s Progress in Landmark Trial. “This Changes Everything”
A complex genetic procedure offers new hope in the fight against one of the world’s cruellest diseases. The…
U.K. gene therapy trial effectively treats Huntington’s disease
Sept. 24 (UPI) — Researchers at University College London reported success in treating Huntington’s disease with gene therapy,…
Ageing, Human Lifespans and Sustainability
The prospect of increasing human lifespans with new technologies and its impact on sustainability is poorly studied getty…
Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say
Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for…
ChronODE method offers precision in timing gene therapy treatments
A Yale research team has created a new computer tool that can pinpoint when exactly genes turn on…
Gene-Therapy Treatment Of Infant With Rare Genetic Condition Successful In World First » TwistedSifter
Pexels When baby KJ was born with a rare disease, which could cause a potentially fatal amount of…