News tagged with faulty gene

Epilepsy halted in mice

Scientists at Leeds have prevented epilepsy caused by a gene defect from being passed on to mice offspring - an achievement which may herald new therapies for people suffering from the condition.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

New old drug fights colon cancer

A new Tel Aviv University drug, based on an older generation antibiotic, may provide doctors with an effective and innovative method of treating colon cancer in both its incipient and full-blown stages -- and minimize the ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New gene discovery could help to prevent blindness

Scientists have uncovered a new gene that could help save the sight of patients with a type of inherited blindness.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Feb 11, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0