DNA enzyme capable of allele-specific gene silencing
A chemically-modified DNA enzyme can be used to 'silence' a harmful gene mutation found in many types of cancers...
A naturally-occurring cell process that may be exploited as a way of selectively shutting down gene activity for therapeutic purposes. This involves injecting cells with short, specific pieces of RNA, which then trigger the breakdown of a particular messenger RNA molecule.
A chemically-modified DNA enzyme can be used to 'silence' a harmful gene mutation found in many types of cancers...
by Joel Mendes
Research into the effects of testosterone on breast tissue in transgender men may have implications for understanding and treating breast cancer...
A gene silencing treatment for a rare, but debilitating genetic disorder has been recommended for NHS use by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence....
A new anti-cholesterol injection has been accepted for use on the NHS, and may soon be available to patients in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes...
The first RNA-based therapy has been approved for NHS use in England...
I'm glad to see a scientist engaging so strongly in public debate about the use of technology, rather than speculating on the sidelines...
A comprehensive map of genes crucial to tumour cell survival has been created by researchers...
by Siobhan Chan
The ebola virus has accumulated hundreds of mutations since the beginning of the current outbreak, researchers analysing the viral genome have found...
A drug has been found to suppress the gene underlying a rare but fatal disease, according to results from an early-stage clinical trial...
The results of a huge multinational project to pinpoint all the genes and related proteins essential for cell division are to be made publically available for other researchers to use...
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