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.
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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.
Child's sight improves following gene therapy for blindness
A child born with a congenital retinal disorder has had her sight restoredby an NHS-funded gene therapy...
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.
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.
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.
Scotland introduces newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy
The Scottish Government has launched newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy, allowing earlier diagnosis and access to potentially life-changing treatment...
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.
Spotting the zebras among the horses: Understanding metabolic disorders
Metabolic disorders can seem forbiddingly complex, but a simplified approach to explaining their biological basis can lead to improved understanding, earlier diagnosis and better management, argues Dr Srividya Sreekantam...
Event Review: Testing Embryos – How far should we go?
The first in a series of discussions on human reproduction from the Hastings Centre for Bioethics asks today's most pressing questions about embryo selection…
Image by Matthew Daniels via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts human cells, showing the stages of cell division.
Image by Matthew Daniels via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts human cells, showing the stages of cell division.
Gene therapy fast-tracked for liver disorder in babies
A novel gene insertion therapy to treat a rare liver disorder in newborns has received regulatory designations in the USA and the UK...