New gene therapy for patients with blistering skin disorder
Patients with a rare genetic skin condition have been successfully treated, for the first time, using a novel gene therapy...
Joseph Hawkins is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, and is now a Medical Writer after competing a PhD in Translational Health Sciences at the University of Bristol. His research focused on the potential anti-inflammatory effects of altering nuclear actin dynamics in vascular smooth muscle cells. Previously, he studied Biology at Oxford Brookes University, and went on to obtain an MSc in Molecular Neuroscience at the University of Bristol. He has a broad experience in biological sciences, with specific interests in molecular biology, genetics and cell signalling.
Patients with a rare genetic skin condition have been successfully treated, for the first time, using a novel gene therapy...
Analysis of recently released exome sequence data has identified an association between rare genetic variants and cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes and heart failure...
The government in Victoria, Australia has reinstated fertility treatment services 'paused' due to COVID-19 in the state at the beginning of January...
Whole genome sequencing of NHS patients with rare diseases can provide diagnoses that could lead to more personalised care or treatment and potentially save the NHS money, a study has shown...
Artificial mitochondria capable of releasing energy, which can be used to repair damaged cells, have been created, claim a team of researchers...
The chance of live birth following assisted reproduction is significantly reduced when the prospective father is over the age of 50, a recent study has revealed…
Base editing, a form of genome editing, has been used in preclinical model to correct a lysosomal storage disease known as Hurler syndrome...
An international team of researchers claims to have sequenced the complete human genome, including areas which were missed in the original draft...
A new algorithm could improve the personalisation of cancer medicine by recognising tumours which may be sensitive to specific treatments...
BioNews, published by the Progress Educational Trust (PET), provides news and comment on genetics, assisted conception, embryo/stem cell research and related areas.