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New device could lead to improvement in personalised medicine
A new device to identify and organise human cells could improve understanding of molecular mechanisms and boost personalised medicine.
Developed at University of Exeter's Living...
bluebird bio announces launch of beta thalassaemia gene therapy in Germany
Zynteglo is a one-time gene therapy that addresses the underlying genetic cause of TDT and offers patients the potential to become transfusion independent.
The one-time...
Bone marrow in 3D: new insights into stem cell microenvironment
A new study has revealed insights into the stem cell microenvironment through 3D imaging technology.
Researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the...
Mitochondria are the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for cellular stress
Mitochondria, tiny structures present in most cells, are known for their energy-generating machinery.
Now, researchers have discovered a new function of mitochondria: they set off...
New tool reveals DNA structures that influence disease
Disruption of certain DNA structures – called topologically associating domains, or – TADs – is linked with the development of disease, including some cancers.
With...
Mother Nature provides new gene therapy strategy to reverse disease
Scientists have developed a new gene therapy technique by transforming human cells into mass producers of tiny nano-sized particles full of genetic material that...
Daylight Saving Time has long-term negative effects on health
New research has shown how, over time, Day Light Savings can have negative impacts on health – increasing the risk of heart attacks and...
Study shows our biological clock influences immune response efficiency
According to a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, the biological clock influences immune...
Aarhus University shares the merits of computational medicine
The Health Technology Program at Aarhus University applies computational biology to investigate the heterogeneity of tumours
Increasing computational power combined with enhanced access to imaging...