Gene identified that drives aggressive form of breast cancer

GENE IDENTIFIED THAT DRIVES AGGRESSIVE FORM OF BREAST CANCER Written by James McIntosh team of researchers have identified a gene that drives one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. They hope that by finding a way to block the gene they may be able to make the cancer less aggressive.In their study, published in Nature Communications, the researchers...

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Genetic engineering pioneer urges caution on editing human genome

GENETIC ENGINEERING PIONEER URGES CAUTION ON EDITING HUMAN GENOME Written by David McNamee Writing in the journal Science, a group of 18 scientists and ethicists urge restraint over the use of a groundbreaking new genome-editing tool, citing concerns that some changes to the genome could be passed on to offspring. “Given the speed with which the genome...

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The Innovative Genomics Initiative and the Future of Genomics Research

THE INNOVATIVE GENOMICS INITIATIVE AND THE FUTURE OF GENOMICS RESEARCH The Innovative Genomics Initiative at the Li Ka Shing Center for Genomic Engineering in Berkeley, CA, is defining the next-generation of genetic engineering and genomics research using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology. CRISPR technology, discovered at UC Berkeley in 2012, enables scientists to...

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Genome editing

Genome editing,( genome editing with engineered nucleases (GEEN)) is a type of genetic engineering in which DNA is inserted, replaced, or removed from a genome using artificially engineered nucleases, or “molecular scissors.” The nucleases create specific double-stranded break (DSBs) at desired locations in the genome, and harness the cell’s endogenous mechanisms...

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Scientists ‘incredibly excited’ by asthma treatment breakthrough

Scientists ‘incredibly excited’ by asthma treatment breakthrough Written by Catharine Paddock PhD breakthrough study has uncovered a potential root cause of asthma and a drug that reversed symptoms in lab tests. The finding brings hope to the 300 million asthma sufferers worldwide who are plagued by debilitating bouts of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and...

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Study finds increased risk of type 2 diabetes with statin use

Study finds increased risk of type 2 diabetes with statin use Written by Honor Whiteman Anew study published in the journal Diabetologia finds the use of statins – drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol – may significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and that this risk remains even after accounting for confounding factors, including age,...

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