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Enlarge / T cells latch on to a cancer cell before killing it. (credit: NIH) We’ve made some impressive advances toward inducing the immune system to attack cancers. One of these techniques, using CAR-T cells, is amazing. CAR-T cells are made by inserting receptors that recognize cancerous cells into a leukemia patient’s own T cells. This […]
When a genetic skin-peeling disease threatened the life of a 7-year-old boy, doctors turned to an experimental mashup of stem cells and gene therapy. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a0237b0f59f3d469ce403a2/master/pass/skingraft-FA.jpg Feed: All Latest
Crispr-Cas9’s off-target effects can rewire DNA the wrong way. A new class of more targeted gene editors could help. https://media.wired.com/photos/59efc0c1f3d04c2a20361131/master/pass/Gene-Editing-FA.jpg Feed: All Latest
COMMON inherited genetic variants that together increase the risk of breast cancer by about a fifth have been identified by scientists. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Mitonuclear conflict—a struggle between the genes in a cell’s nucleus and those in its mitochondria—might sometimes split species in two. https://media.wired.com/photos/59cd4ae78ba7dc33204a2da7/master/pass/MitonuclearConflict_2880x1620-2880×1620.jpg Feed: All Latest
The Navajo Nation banned genetic studies in 2002 due to concerns over how its members’ genetic material would be used, but, as Nature News reports, the Navajo are considering a reversal of that policy. An oncology center is set to open next year on Navajo lands and the tribe’s research-ethics board is looking into allowing […]
Filipe Natalio, et. al. Today’s new “smart” materials range in purpose — a new polymer resin self-heals holes in space habitats, and carbon nanotube yarn can generate electricity — but they all depend on superficial coatings that turn old substances into novel tools. That’s a problem because the more they are used, the less functional they’ll become because of […]
FLU symptoms include a cough and stuffy nose, but they are also signs of a deadly genetic condition called cystic fibrosis. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Cystic fibrosis causes damage to the respiratory and digestive systems. This can lead to a build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the organs which can significantly impact on life expectancy. Symptoms include a stuff nose, persistent cough and wheezing. But they could be confused with signs of flu, which also include a cough and stuffy […]
Scientists now know that the mere act of living leaves molecular scars on our genes; and in medical history, Canadians discovered a chemotherapy drug in a Jamaican periwinkle plant that arrived in the mail. CBC | Health News
