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| Artificial mitochondria generate energy and save damaged cells |
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| 27 September 2021 - by Joseph Hawkins |
| Artificial mitochondria capable of releasing energy, which can be used to repair damaged cells, have been created, claim a team of researchers... [Read More] |
| Embryo-like structures created out of human stem cells |
| 27 September 2021 - by Christina Burke |
| A new model of the human embryo made from stem cells has been developed by researchers in the USA... [Read More] |
| First genome editing treatment for HIV enters clinical trials |
| 27 September 2021 - by Abbie Harper |
| A CRISPR-based therapy developed as a potential cure for HIV has been approved for human clinical trials by the US Food and Drug Administration... [Read More] |
| Regional differences affect access to fertility preservation for children with cancer |
| 27 September 2021 - by David O'Rourke |
| Young people with cancer in the UK face a postcode lottery leaving many at risk of missing out on the chance to have children... [Read More] |
| Surrogacy on the rise in England and Wales |
| 27 September 2021 - by Eleanor Gallegos |
| The number of parents using surrogacy to build their families is rising in England and Wales... [Read More] |
| Two-drug approach could offer hope to ovarian cancer patients |
| 27 September 2021 - by Jen Willows |
| A clinical trial combining two cancer therapies has shown promising results in patients with low grade serous ovarian cancer... [Read More] |
| Autism study on hold after concerns about genetic data use |
| 20 September 2021 - by Sylvie Armstrong |
| A major autism study has been paused over ethical concerns... [Read More] |
| Over one million potential genome-editing enzymes discovered in microbes |
| 20 September 2021 - by Dr Rosie Morley |
| Researchers looking for evolutionary ancestors of enzymes used in the CRISPR genome-editing approach have uncovered over one million potential genome-editing enzymes... [Read More] |
| Pancreatic organoids grown on synthetic structure give insight into cancer |
| 20 September 2021 - by Semyon Bodian |
| Pancreatic organoids, grown using a newly developed gel, have enabled scientists to better understand pancreatic cancer... [Read More] |
| Patient sues gynaecologist who used his own sperm in her mother's treatment |
| 20 September 2021 - by Ruth Retassie |
| A woman who discovered that her gynaecologist was her biological father has filed a lawsuit against him for fraud and malpractice... [Read More] |
| Preimplantation signalling system discovered in human embryos |
| 20 September 2021 - by Laxmee Ramkhelawon |
| Human embryos can show an innate immune response when exposed to pathogens, as early as day five, researchers in the UK have found... [Read More] |
| Rejuvenation of stem cell epigenome offers osteoporosis hope |
| 20 September 2021 - by Dr Charlotte Douglas |
| The mechanism responsible for changes in bone function during ageing has been found to be hidden within the epigenome, opening possibilities for bone rejuvenation and treatment... [Read More] |
| Functional sperm developed from mouse pluripotent stem cells |
| 13 September 2021 - by Purvi Shah |
| Researchers in Japan have successfully demonstrated the development of functional sperm cells that developed into fertile offspring from pluripotent embryonic stem cells, in mice... [Read More] |
| Gene identified that plays a key role in severity of colon cancer |
| 13 September 2021 - by Manon Everard |
| A lack of a specific gene in immune cells of patients with colon cancer has been linked with a much more dangerous form of the disease... [Read More] |
| Mini CRISPR-associated protein developed by bioengineers |
| 13 September 2021 - by Dr George Janes |
| Potential applications of CRISPR could be broadened by a new miniature version of the genome editing approach... [Read More] |
| Mitochondrial sensors highlight the role of exercise in avoiding chronic disease |
| 13 September 2021 - by Bethany Muller |
| New research detailing how mitochondria maintain proper function could lead to improved treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's and diabetes... [Read More] |
| NIFTY non-invasive prenatal test scrutinised over links to Chinese military |
| 13 September 2021 - by Christina Burke |
| Health regulators in five countries are investigating non-invasive prenatal test NIFTY, over data protection concerns.... [Read More] |
| Safety demonstrated for blood stem cell transplants in children |
| 13 September 2021 - by Dr Helen Robertson |
| Blood stem cell transplants do not lead to changes in the DNA of the transplanted cells, a discovery demonstrating their safety has shown... [Read More] |
| Confusion over what GDPR legislation means for genomic data |
| 6 September 2021 - by Georgia Everett |
| Reconciling the need to share genomic data to improve public health with General Data Protection Regulation legislation is complex, an abstract presented at the European Human Genetics Conference 2021 in August has shown... [Read More] |
| Early embryo cell fate discovered with whole genome sequencing |
| 6 September 2021 - by Tsvetana Stoilova |
| Researchers have successfully decoded the human embryogenesis process by tracking somatic mutations in adult tissues. [Read More] |