Stem-cell-based embryo models used to study human twinning
Embryo models generated from human stem cells have provided insights into how identical twins develop...
Dr Jenny Lange is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined under the auspices of its writing scheme. She initially studied BSc (Hons) Psychology, however during that time she became interested in Neuroscience and undertook an MSc in Neuroscience at University College London, graduating with distinction. Jenny then obtained a PhD on Neuron-Glia interactions in Health and Disease at King's College London, and has since returned to UCL as a postdoctoral research fellow. Her primary research interest revolves around astrocytes, and investigating how their function may be altered in disease progression using human stem cell derived models. She is currently working on establishing a 3D model of genetic epilepsy, using stem cell derived neural organoids.
Embryo models generated from human stem cells have provided insights into how identical twins develop...
Stem cells collected from amniotic fluid during pregnancy can be grown into organoids to study organ development and improve prenatal diagnosis of medical conditions...
Two clinical studies, trialing different gene therapies, have improved the hearing of children with a rare form of congenital deafness...
A new gene therapy has been successfully tested in mice that could provide an alternative to surgery in children with drug resistant epilepsy...
CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing can result in the unintended deletion of a region associated with cancer...
Based on the real-life experiences of the writers, 'There She Goes' follows the day-to-day life of Rosie, a severely learning-disabled girl and her family. The 2023 Special finds Rosie turning 13 and navigating the onset of puberty...
A miniature 3D model of the human placenta could help improve medical care in pregnancy...
Removing additional chromosomes, or arms of chromosomes, can stop cancer cells' ability to form tumours...
A new genome editing mechanism has been developed for the first time from a protein found in eukaryotes...
More people than ever are accessing fertility treatment in the UK, according to a new report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority...
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