Liver-targeted non-viral gene therapy gives hope to hemophiliacs

As a way of treating hemophilia, Japanese researchers have, for the first time, delivered gene therapy directly into the livers of baboons without using a viral carrier. The study’s results indicate that the method is safe and effective and may lead to… Continue reading Liver-targeted non-viral gene therapy gives hope to hemophiliacs

Liver-targeted non-viral gene therapy gives hope to hemophiliacs

As a way of treating hemophilia, Japanese researchers have, for the first time, delivered gene therapy directly into the livers of baboons without using a viral carrier. The study’s results indicate that the method is safe and effective and may lead to… Continue reading Liver-targeted non-viral gene therapy gives hope to hemophiliacs

Primate AI provides breakthrough in predicting human diseases

In a world first, scientists from 24 countries have mapped the DNA of more than 233 different primate species, more than quadrupling the existing genetic data, providing crucial new insights into disease-causing genetic mutations in humans.Continue Rea… Continue reading Primate AI provides breakthrough in predicting human diseases

Not so sweet: Chemical in common artificial sweetener found to damage DNA

A new study has found that consuming a widely available artificial sweetener produces a chemical that is damaging to DNA. The findings raise concerns about whether the sweetener is a contributing factor to a number of health problems.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Not so sweet: Chemical in common artificial sweetener found to damage DNA

23andMe blames its users for the massive data breach

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According to DNA service provider 23andMe, if you are a user, you are to be blamed for reusing your password on other sites.
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Algorithm uses genetic markers to predict diabetic kidney disease

Kidney disease is a common, irreversible complication of diabetes. Researchers have developed an algorithm that uses genetic markers to predict whether a type 2 diabetic will develop kidney disease years in advance, which may provide a way of diagnosin… Continue reading Algorithm uses genetic markers to predict diabetic kidney disease

The human “pangenome”: First published draft captures DNA diversity

The first draft of a human “pangenome,” mapping out the different DNA variations in our genes, has been published. The new release builds on the existing human reference genome by adding over 1,000 new gene mutations and almost 120 million base pairs, … Continue reading The human “pangenome”: First published draft captures DNA diversity

DNA data storage system uses microcapsules to cut errors and losses

Future data centers might do away with banks of hard drives and switch to a storage medium that nature has been using for billions of years – DNA. In a major step towards making that a reality, scientists have created a new system of reading and organi… Continue reading DNA data storage system uses microcapsules to cut errors and losses

Stone Age bacterial genomes reconstructed to make long-lost molecules

Scientists have reconstructed the genomes of microbes from the Stone Age, and used them to produce new molecules. The complex puzzle was pieced together from DNA fragments of bacteria on the teeth of ancient humans and Neanderthals.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Stone Age bacterial genomes reconstructed to make long-lost molecules