UC San Francisco scientists have used the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system to create the first pluripotent stem cells that are functionally
Month: February 2019
Pioneering study could offer sun protection to patients with rare genetic disease
Skin cells taken from patients with a rare genetic disorder are up to ten times more sensitive to damage from
Peer-Support, Healing Hands Offers New Options to Patients with Chronic Pain on Prescription Opioids
A program providing group support, acupuncture, mindfulness, massage and gentle exercise may offer safe, extra relief to patients on prescription
The Algae’s Third Eye
Scientists at the Universities of Würzburg and Bielefeld in Germany have discovered an unusual new light sensor in green algae.
Cocktail of common antibiotics can fight resistant E. coli
A group of scientists in Denmark is trying to get one step ahead in the battle against antibiotic resistance. Today,
Facing menopause without hormone replacement therapy
Prescriptions of hormone replacement therapy have plummeted by two thirds this century with experts claiming GPs are still influenced by
How diabetes causes muscle loss
Diabetes mellitus is associated with various health problems including decline in skeletal muscle mass. A research group led by Professor
Women are prone to heart attack
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, women are more likely than men to die of a heart
Eating lots of onions, leeks and garlic reduce the risk bowel cancer
Allium vegetables –garlic, leeks, chives and shallots dramatically cut the risk of bowel cancer. Each year 42,000 Britons are diagnosed
Discovery of Severe Psychological Impairment due to Space Travel Brings Mission to Mars into Question
While most of the talk at the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference, which took place last week,
