Scientists using TwinsUK data and ultra‑precise DNA sequencing have uncovered rare mutations in healthy tissue that could help explain how cancer develops early in life.
In this review, Brian Tait, Chief Scientific Officer, Haplomic Technologies Pty Ltd, examines critical aspects of cancer genetic research, emphasizing genes that may benefit from single-chromosome sequencing to enhance allele identification accuracy, and discussing the implications of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the molecular development of human cancers
University of Bristol researchers have discovered a VEGF-C gene therapy that protects the kidneys and may prevent serious complications in people with type 1 diabetes.
Researchers from the University of Zurich have developed an AI-driven gene editing method that improves DNA repair predictions, enabling more accurate and safer genome modifications.
Karolinska Institutet researchers analysed DNA from nearly one million people and found genetic variants tied to brain function, immune defence, and metabolism that raise the risk of frailty in old age.
A first-in-patient trial using AAV-based OTOF gene therapy, led by Karolinska Institutet and Chinese hospitals, restored hearing (improving from 106 dB to 52 dB) in 10 individuals aged 1–24.
The University of Edinburgh's new £5 million hub at the Roslin Institute aims to revolutionise livestock farming through precision breeding, gene editing, and AI, enhancing sustainability and disease resilience.
A Stanford-led phase 3 trial shows gene therapy skin grafts significantly heal chronic wounds in patients with severe epidermolysis bullosa, reducing pain and improving quality of life.
There is a beacon of hope for patients with a rare genetic disorder called Werner Syndrome as researchers unveil a groundbreaking discovery: Nicotinamide riboside, a vitamin B3 derivative, reverses premature ageing.
A groundbreaking study from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in collaboration with Inselspital–Bern University Hospital has unveiled a promising new therapy for lymphoma using the radioactive isotope terbium-161.
Groundbreaking AI models are now deciphering plant DNA, treating genetic sequences like language. This innovation promises to revolutionise genomics and agriculture, offering unprecedented insights into plant biology and accelerating crop improvement for global food security.
Steven T. Reed, O.D., President of the American Optometric Association, discusses age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over 50, and the importance of early diagnosis and preventive care.
