MIT researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for gene editing that significantly reduces errors, making gene therapy safer and more effective for treating genetic diseases. This innovative approach promises a future of precise genomic alterations with fewer side effects.
A groundbreaking study shows that taking a low dose of aspirin daily can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence by 55% for patients with specific PI3K pathway mutations. Learn how this common pill could change lives!
This week in science: researchers discover genome-driven evolutionary mutations, an ant species that clones workers, a carotenoid with anti-tumor properties, and a primordial black hole that challenges galaxy formation theories!
Discover the extraordinary pygmy sea horse, a tiny marvel of evolution that carries its young inside its body, safe from coral venom. Learn how genetic mutations shape this unique creature's survival.
A groundbreaking study suggests that a singular genetic difference in a protein crucial for DNA synthesis may have given modern humans an evolutionary edge over Neanderthals and Denisovans, impacting behavior and survival.
An 8-year-old boy's life took a dramatic turn as he regained mobility through an experimental treatment for a rare genetic disorder. After months of decline, hope emerged with a pioneering drug that bypasses the genetic mutation.
A groundbreaking study finds a strong link between air pollution and DNA mutations in lung cancer cases among non-smokers, raising urgent public health concerns.
In a groundbreaking experiment, physicists at CERN have turned lead into gold by manipulating atomic structures. While the amount produced is minuscule, the implications are huge. Discover how they did it!
In a groundbreaking case, a 6-month-old baby boy named KJ was treated with a personalized CRISPR gene-editing therapy, correcting a dangerous mutation before it could threaten his life. This innovative approach promises hope for similar cases.
After decades of research, scientists from Kyushu University have pinpointed the gene responsible for orange fur in domestic cats, explaining the prevalence of orange males and the unique patterns in females. This groundbreaking discovery may impact more than just fur color.
