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A genome editing technique called CRISPR has revolutionized scientific research. (Photo credit: AP)

Scientists working toward reversible kind of gene editing

Researchers are using CRISPR to develop malaria-resistant mosquitoes and to develop treatments that one day may help...

27 Oct 2017 8:52 AM IST

In this microscope photo provided by Oregon Health & Science University human embryos grow in a laboratory for a few days after researchers used gene editing technology to successfully repair a heart disease-causing genetic mutation. (Photo: AP)

Programmable molecular machines that can repair genetic coding...

Technologies expand reach of gene-editing, and open path to fixing mutations that cause genetic diseases.

26 Oct 2017 8:39 AM IST

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Gene editing tool used to prevent glaucoma

Scientists wanted to have a better understanding of glaucoma so that it can be more effectively treated.

3 Oct 2017 3:17 PM IST

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US scientists try first gene editing in the body

Through an IV, a man in the US received billions of copies of a corrective gene and a genetic tool to cut his DNA in a...

16 Nov 2017 2:40 PM IST

Amish people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Amish gene mutation makes some live 10 years longer: study

Researchers also discover they live healthier.

16 Nov 2017 12:08 PM IST

Boy saved through experimental gene therapy on skin

The boy, was admitted to hospital in June 2015 with the devastating effects of a genetic disease called Junctional...

9 Nov 2017 8:33 AM IST

Research that was conducted at Los Angeles found that when compares to brain scans; the eye test was just as successful at spotting the amount of plaque build-up in their brains (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists discover gene that causes vision loss in middle-age

Researchers examine how changes in RPGR can damage eye cells to cause X-linked retinitis pigmentosa that leads to...

7 Sept 2017 7:46 AM IST

The drug Liraglutide can be used to cure diabetes and also be used as a safe method without any side effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart disease, diabetes genetically linked, says study

Research shows that most of the sites on genome known to be associated with higher diabetes risk are also associated...

6 Sept 2017 11:48 AM IST

Study testing value of DNA sequencing as part of routine medical care showed roughly one in five people carried mutation linked with rare disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Genes that are responsible for intellectual disabilities identified

Researchers discover that fifteen genes play role in the development of intellectual disabilities.

4 Sept 2017 12:45 PM IST

We discovered that a specific protein, thrombospondin-2 (TSP2), is elevated in wounds of patients with diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

This gene variant increases Type 2 diabetes, low body weight risk

Individuals with gene variant transcription Factor-7 may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes even while maintaining low body...

3 Oct 2018 6:08 PM IST

These symptoms including mood swings, fatigue and reduced interest in activities can make it difficult for mothers to bond with their newborns. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study shows babies suffer postpartum depression too

Studies show mother and child's cells are linked for up to 2 years after birth.

23 Jan 2018 3:15 PM IST

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Absence of this gene can give men deadly cancer

Researchers from Cleveland Clinic conducted the study.

17 Jan 2018 5:09 PM IST