Supercomputer used to study fertilisation
Computational modelling has been used to describe the molecular interactions occurring at the exact moment of fertilisation, shedding light on a range of unanswered questions in fertility research...
A large biological molecule made up of a string of sub-units called amino acids. There are thousands of different proteins in the human body, each with a particular job. For example, haemoglobin carries oxygen around the blood.
Computational modelling has been used to describe the molecular interactions occurring at the exact moment of fertilisation, shedding light on a range of unanswered questions in fertility research...
A long non-coding RNA that plays a role in the inactivation of one of the X chromosomes in females, could be behind why autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women...
Viral genetic material, integrated into our DNA millions of years ago, has an essential role in a key early stage in embryo development...
A single dose of a CRISPR-based gene therapy could cure inflammation in people affected by a rare condition that causes life-threatening swelling attacks, according to a new clinical trial...
Two clinical studies, trialing different gene therapies, have improved the hearing of children with a rare form of congenital deafness...
A placenta model, developed at the University of Cambridge, is enabling scientists to better understand the underlying cause of reproductive disorders...
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A genome-edited pig liver effectively filtered blood in a brain-dead man for three days, showcasing a potential temporary solution for acute liver failure...
A comprehensive map of genetic vulnerabilities in cancer has revealed targets for the development of novel anti-cancer drugs...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended the NHS funds olaparib for the maintenance treatment of advanced ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 and 2 variants and advanced or metastatic prostate cancer in men...
A hormone produced by the fetus and placenta is directly related to nausea and vomiting experienced by many women during pregnancy...
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