Synthetic epigenetics is an upcoming field of biology that involves modifying existing epigenetic pathways by…
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Gene therapy for placental insufficiency moves toward the clinic
A new study identified an adenovirus gene therapy vector carrying a VEGF isoform. It can…
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BICRA gene provides answers to patients, doctors and scientists
Physicians and scientists are constantly on the lookout for new disease genes that can help…
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Doctors use CRISPR for the first time to edit blindness gene
US doctors use CRISPR gene editing tool INSIDE a person’s body to treat a rare…
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Every Woman in My Family Had Breast Cancer & None of Us Have the BRCA Gene Mutation
In the simplest terms, that’s code for the BReast CAncer gene and is split into two categories: BRCA1 and…
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Plant-based compound may enable faster, more effective gene therapy
Gene therapy has broadened the treatment possibilities for those with immune system deficiencies and blood-based…
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Picture shows weight loss in mouse after being given gene therapy
The tale of two mice: Striking picture shows how one is much slimmer after being…
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Gene therapy may help fight tough-to-treat blood cancer
(HealthDay)—A gene therapy that tweaks the immune system might offer hope to people with blood…
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Gene defends against onset of acute leukaemia
Institute scientists have revealed that a gene called PHF6 plays a powerful role in protecting…
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To sleep, perchance to heal: Newly discovered gene governs need for slumber when sick
Humans spend nearly one-third of their lives in slumber, yet sleep is still one of…
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