New rapid genome sequencing to trace COVID-19
A rapid genomics strategy could speed up identification of changes in the genetic code of SARS-CoV-2, helping identify the source of COVID-19 cases...
Dr Tsveti Stoilova
Dr Tsveti Stoilova is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. She is currently working as an associate medical writer for a medcomms agency. Tsveti has completed a PhD in Experimental and Personalised Medicine funded by the Medical Research Council. Her time in the lab was split between University College London Institute of Ophthalmology and the Lungs for Living Research Centre. Her research, conducted under the supervision of Professor Christiana Ruhrberg, focused on molecular mechanisms that regulate blood vessel growth in the mouse and human lung. Tsveti has previously studied Pharmacology and Genetics at King's College London and holds a master's degree from Imperial College London in cancer biology.
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Monkey HIV cut from host DNA by CRISPR
CRISPR-based genome editing has been used to remove an HIV-like virus from monkey DNA, bringing researchers a step closer to developing an HIV cure...
Canadian court denies woman's appeal to use dead husband's sperm
A woman in Canada has been denied her appeal to use her dead husband's sperm, on the grounds that he did not provide formal written consent...
Mother serves as her daughter's surrogate, giving birth to her grandchild
A 51-year-old grandmother offered to act as a surrogate for her daughter and gave birth to a healthy girl...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Possible epigenetic target for endometriosis treatment
Targeting epigenetic changes caused by gene mutations could potentially treat a severe form of endometriosis, a recent study has reported...
BMI of both partners affects time to pregnancy
Optimal body mass index (BMI) of both female and male partner decreases time to conception in first-time pregnancies, a large-scale study has shown.