Process driving evolution and major diseases
The only remaining autonomous ‘jumping gene’ can only attach to, and stitch a copy of itself into, DNA when it builds up into large clusters and only as cells divide.
Month: May 2025
New gene-editing therapy shows early success in fighting advanced GI cancers
Researchers have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The results show encouraging signs of safety and potential effectiveness of the treatment.
The effects of smoking, drinking and lack of exercise are felt by the age of 36, new research indicates
Bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise must be tackled as early as possible to boost the odds of a happy and healthy old age.