The gene’s-eye view of evolution
New book reviews the history of the gene's-eye view of evolution by describing current disagreements and conceptual debates, and highlighting ...
Tag: Gene Therapy
Quantum physics helps destroy cancer cells
Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticlesCredit: Mindy Takamiya/Kyoto University iCeMS Cancer cell death ...
Making sense of antisense gene silencing
Credit: Department of Neurology and Neurological Science,TMDU Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find proteins that bind to ...
Foundation awards $1.25 million to MIND Institute to study rare genetic condition
Experts will search for molecular therapies for SYNGAP1 syndrome, which impacts brain development The RDM Positive Impact Foundation is funding ...
‘Suffocating’ cancer: A new headway in melanoma immunotherapy
Disrupting cancer cell ability to adapt to low oxygen conditions shows promise in melanoma Hypoxia, or the inadequate oxygenation of ...
Scientists demonstrate promising new approach for treating cystic fibrosis
CHAPEL HILL, NC - UNC School of Medicine scientists led a collaboration of researchers to demonstrate a potentially powerful new ...
Scientists uncover the mysteries of how viruses evolve
Scientists uncover the mysteries of how viruses evolve The team say their findings have implications for the treatment of viruses ...
LIM domain only 1: One gene, many roles in cancer
Researchers detail another gene target that could be the crucial link to curing different cancersCredit: Chinese Medical Journal LMO1 codes ...
New adaptable nanoparticle platform enables enhanced delivery of gene therapies
Scientists have developed polypeptide-based materials that act as effective vectors for delivering gene therapies. The first-of-its-kind platform enables the vectors ...
Study supports gene therapy as a promising treatment for soft bone disease
A single dose of AAV8-TNAP-D10 may be safe and effective for hypophosphatasia LA JOLLA, CALIF. - June 7, 2021 - ...
Controlling insulin production with a smartwatch
Many modern fitness trackers and smartwatches feature integrated LEDs. The green light emitted, whether continuous or pulsed, penetrates the skin ...
Synthetic SPECIES developed for use as a confinable gene drive
Researchers create novel CRISPR-based fly species as a new method of controlling gene drive spread CRISPR-based technologies offer enormous potential ...
Scientists discover a new genetic form of ALS in children
NIH- and USU- led study links ALS to a fat manufacturing gene and maps out a genetic therapy In a ...
Chemical changes to peptide siRNA-carrier enhance gene silencing for future cancer drugs
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers improve peptide siRNA drug carriers for use as a novel cancer treatmentCredit: MUSC/Marquel Coaxum MUSC ...
Predicting chemotherapy response and tailoring treatments for pancreatic cancer patients
Dartmouth researchers are about to bring change to the treatment of pancreatic cancer with a novel biomarker technology that predicts ...
New technology makes tumor eliminate itself
Credit: Plückthun Lab A new technology developed by UZH researchers enables the body to produce therapeutic agents on demand at ...
Scientists use genetic engineering to explore mechanisms involved in psychiatric disorders
The research group created a virus capable of acting on specific adult brain regions, helping to elucidate the role of ...
New genetic copycatchers detect efficient and precise CRISPR editing in a living organism
Proof-of-principle research shows that genes can be accurately edited in cells throughout the bodyCredit: Zhiqian Li Researchers at the University ...
Researchers speed identification of DNA regions that regulate gene expression
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a highly efficient method to address a major challenge in biology--identifying the ...
Uniting strengths to expand research
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the Italian Institute of Technology have signed an agreement to expand the scope of ...
