Editing genes before birth as a new therapy
Although the term ‘gene editing’ may sound like science fiction, it isn’t! CRISPR-mediated gene editing is a technology first…
Category: Medicine
How scientists saw the coronavirus in living lung tissue
Scientists recently discovered key information about SARS-CoV-2 that could improve the medical treatment of patients with severe pneumonia.…
Has cannabis legalization changed kids’ drug use?
Does the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults increase it's use among teenagers?
Scientists identify a pathway that extends lifespan
Molecules called sirtuins are involved in lifespan. A study in mice found that higher levels of a sirtuin called SIRT6 were able to live…
Going under anesthesia as a teen may change how alcohol affects you
Adolescence, anesthesia, and alcohol: a recipe for a captivating new study. Is anesthesia in adolescence affecting our relationship with…
Using artificial intelligence to diagnose autism in the womb
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most common developmental disorders diagnosed today. It affects an estimated 75 million people…
Why do some breast cancer cells survive treatment?
For tumor cells that survive treatment, one of their tricks is using microRNA molecules to communicate with one another and stay alive.
New research finds negative effects of chemotherapy on kids
Behavior scales and MRI scans are used to connect possible psychosocial effects on pediatric cancer patients post chemotherapy.
Seizures may exacerbate brain tumor growth
German research team discovers a new connection between brain tumors and epileptic seizures!
What if we could cut out cancer genes?
Even though scientists have been finding new ways to fight cancer, cancer still kills over 9 million people every year worldwide. Genetic…