News tagged with gene therapy technique

Genome editing, a next step in genetic therapy, corrects hemophilia in animals

Using an innovative gene therapy technique called genome editing that hones in on the precise location of mutated DNA, scientists have treated the blood clotting disorder hemophilia in mice. This is the first time that genome ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Scientists increases understanding of two types of blindness

Though based on mouse studies, the research bolsters the idea that humans suffering from these and other eye conditions may be able to help preserve function by adding antioxidants to their diet, and explains why this would ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 07, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 0