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Dr Rachel Huddart
BioNews News articles written by Dr Rachel Huddart:
Gastruloids self-assemble into 3D 'little banana' shape |
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8 October 2018 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
Clusters of embryonic stem cells, known as gastruloids, have been found to form structures similar to a developing embryo... [Read More] |
Majority of Americans support human genome editing, poll finds |
30 July 2018 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
Almost three-quarters of Americans support the use of genome editing to treat serious genetic conditions in babies, a survey has found... [Read More] |
New DNA structure found in human cells |
30 April 2018 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
A 'twisted knot' of DNA, known as an i-motif, has been found in living cells for the first time, raising questions about its function... [Read More] |
Rare genetic mutations linked to sudden infant death syndrome |
9 April 2018 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
Rare mutations in a gene that controls muscle function may contribute to some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to new research published in The Lancet... [Read More] |
Human genome's 'black holes' mapped |
26 March 2018 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
A large gap in the DNA sequence of the human genome has now been filled in by researchers in the USA and UK... [Read More] |
First primates clones using 'Dolly method' created in China |
29 January 2018 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
Chinese scientists have announced the successful cloning of monkeys using the same method which produced Dolly the Sheep over 20 years ago... [Read More] |
Loops or spirals? 150-year mystery of what happens to DNA in cell division solved |
22 January 2018 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
How DNA is accurately split between cells when they divide has finally been solved by researchers... [Read More] |
Mutation that stops people feeling pain found in Italian family |
18 December 2017 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
A newly identified genetic mutation causes members of an Italian family to be unable to feel pain and could lead to the development of new painkillers, research suggests... [Read More] |
Dolly the cloned sheep did not age prematurely |
27 November 2017 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
Fears that cloning caused Dolly the Sheep to have early-onset osteoarthritis are 'unfounded', according to new research... [Read More] |
RNA editing tools could create new disease therapies |
30 October 2017 - by Dr Rachel Huddart |
A new molecular tool to change individual letters in an RNA sequence may open up new possibilities for gene therapy... [Read More] |