DNA repair aided by protein gluing broken ends together
A protein involved in DNA damage repair, PARP1, has been likened to superglue due to its crucial role in holding together the broken DNA ends...
Olivia Goff is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. She is studying for a PhD in Neuroscience at University College London's Queen Square Institute of Neurology, where she works in the laboratory of Professor Dimitri Kullmann, within the Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy. Her research is specifically aimed to develop novel gene therapies to treat refractory, focal epilepsy. She previously obtained a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Bristol. Alongside her research, Olivia is a green representative for her department exploring ways in which the labs can employ more sustainable ways of working.
by Olivia Goff
A protein involved in DNA damage repair, PARP1, has been likened to superglue due to its crucial role in holding together the broken DNA ends...
by Olivia Goff
A rhesus monkey has been successfully cloned and has become the first of its kind to reach adulthood, Chinese scientists have revealed...
by Olivia Goff
More than 200 new genes associated with depression have been identified in the first large-scale genome-wide association study to include participants from diverse ancestry groups...
by Olivia Goff
The past, present and future of gene therapies is discussed in this Pulse podcast...
by Olivia Goff
Whole genome sequencing data from 500,000 British volunteers has been released globally by UK Biobank, for scientific research...
by Olivia Goff
Over 100,000 DNA samples require re-examination following the discovery of fundamental flaws in an Australian state-run forensic laboratory...
by Olivia Goff
CRISPR base editing therapy reduced cholesterol levels in the blood of a small cohort of patients, clinical trial interim data has shown...
by Olivia Goff
Increased mobile phone use has been linked to lower sperm concentration and total sperm count in a cohort of young men...
by Olivia Goff
Newly discovered genetic variants could provide a better undersanding of migraines, as well as targets for the development of new types of treatments...
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