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Molecule
The smallest particle of a substance that has all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance. Molecules are made up of two or more atoms - for example, a molecule of water is made up of two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen.


Molecule that enhances CRISPR genome editing destroys part of the genome
A molecule that can be used to enhance CRISPR genome editing also causes unintended destruction of large sections of the genome in human cells...

Genetics of sepsis patients influence immune response
How an individual's genetics influences their immune systems' response to sepsis has been investigated by a team of UK researchers...

Cell atlas of the human ovary published
Researchers have developed the first-ever spatial map of all the different cell types that make up the human ovary...


UK to develop personalised cancer vaccines for NHS patients
The UK Government has announced a deal to accelerate research into vaccines for cancer...

Book Review: Why DNA? – From DNA sequence to biological complexity
Prior to 2020, genetic mutations weren't something that regularly made the news. Now, two-and-a-half years out from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, new genetic variants continue to hit the headlines, and genomic mutations – in a virus, at least – are something the public are much more aware of...
TALED genome editing approach targets mitochondrial DNA
An approach which significantly improves the ability to modify mitochondrial DNA in living cells has been developed by scientists in South Korea...
Candidate drug targeting metastasis could stop cancer spreading
Researchers have identified a molecule that could be used as a drug to prevent metastasis, a process by which cancer can spread and cause death...
Two-drug approach could offer hope to ovarian cancer patients
A clinical trial combining two cancer therapies has shown promising results in patients with low grade serous ovarian cancer...