Another Win For Ancient DNA Analysis!
DNA analysis from the remains of ancient Southeast Asian individuals has helped reveal new migration events.
Research
3 New Genes Associated With Alzheimer’s
An international research team has identified three new genes linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Do You Share Your Data Before Publication?
The results vary greatly by field, with social scientists and mathematicians being the most likely to disclose data.
Epigenetic Changes Affecting Progression Of Alzheimer’s
Results of an international collaboration report a new association between the PM20D1 gene and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Protective Mutation Discovered For Alzheimer’s In Mice
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science have discovered a mutation that can protect against Alzheimer’s disease in mice.
Mutated DNA Repair Genes Offer Worse Prognosis
Analysis of bladder cancer patients shows a significantly worse prognosis if mutations in ATM or RB1 are present.
Proving Gender-Discrimination In Science
The Salk Institute, in California, asked a judge to dismiss portions of the gender-discrimination lawsuits that were filed last July.
This Molecule Can Combat the Common Cold Virus
Researchers have lab-tested a molecule that can combat the common cold virus by preventing it from hijacking human cells.
Have Sea Slugs Proved That Memories Can be Transferred?
A controversial study has found that placing RNA from one sea slug into another appeared to transfer a simple version of a memory.
Researchers Discover Roughly 100 Potential Drug Targets for Cancer
Researchers have uncovered a number of proteins that could play a critical role propagating signals within cells that can lead to uncontrolled cell growth—one of the hallmarks of cancer.
Genome Surgery Is Coming, Says Scientist
Researchers have developed a new technique for the powerful gene editing tool CRISPR to restore retinal function in mice afflicted by a degenerative retinal disease. This is the first time researchers have successfully applied CRISPR technology to a type of inherited disease known as a dominant disorder.
Scientists Get Closer to Constructing a Synthetic Human Genome
Participants covering all aspects of science met at this year’s Genome-Project-write, to discuss how they were going to construct an entire genome from scratch.
Big Data Tool Predicts Lung Cancer Treatment
Researchers have developed a personalised risk assessment tool that can potentially predict the survival rate and treatment outcomes of early-stage lung cancer patients.
CRISPR 2.0: How Much More Precise Can it Get?
A U.S. start-up has entered the race to commercialise CRISPR. By using “base editing,” the company hope to treat some of the most devastating genetic disorders.
Gentler Gene-Editing With MAGESTIC
Researchers have developed a new platform that makes CRISPR less like a cutting tool and more like a word processor with a search-and-replace function.
