Experimental pancreatic cancer drug appears to dramatically improve one year survival ratesA groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine reveals that the experimental drug Elraglusib, when combined with standard chemotherapy...
In Augusta Company: McIlroy makes history as only the fourth player to win second straight Masters titlesA dramatic finish saw McIlroy recover from a wayward tee shot on the 18th to secure victory with a bogey, joining legends like Jack Nicklau...
US Stocks: Biogen gets FDA approval for higher dose of genetic disorder drug, shares rise 3%The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher dose of Biogen's spinal muscular atrophy drug Spinraza, the company said on M...
Gene Simmons car crash: Rock icon assures fans ‘all is well,’ jokes about his poor driving skillsRock legend Gene Simmons, 76, has reassured fans after a minor car crash in Malibu. He admitted to a "slight fender bender" on the Pacific ...
Driving innovation: India's foray into gene and cell therapiesIndia is progressing in cell and gene therapy. Research includes treatments for leukemia, hemophilia-A, sickle-cell anemia, and more.
UK researchers achieve breakthrough in curbing bird flu spread by genetically editing chickensScientists in the UK have used gene editing techniques to limit the spread of bird flu in chickens. By altering a small section of the bird...
KeyGene launches strategic research collaborationKeyGene’s crop innovation platforms will be used for the development of economically important and market relevant traits.
Apple to buy Drive.ai in bid for more autonomous vehicle talentApple has been working on autonomous driving technology for several years. The project has had its ups and downs.
Did you binge drink as a teen? You are likely to have obese, depressed kidsBinge drinking in adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations .
- 'Tweaking genes could help extend shelf-life of mangoes, boost exports'
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Wastage of mangoes cultivated in India, the world's top producer, due to flawed post-harvest practices can be counte...
Genetically modified mosquitoes to help fight malariaThe mosquito species Anopheles gambiae is a major carrier of dangerous malaria parasites in sub-Saharan Africa.
Single brain protein made humans smartest animals on Earth?Researchers have discovered that a single molecular event in our cells could hold the key to how we evolved to become the smartest animals ...
Can creating genetically engineered mosquitoes could save millions of lives?Google's Linus Upson wants to 'start a biology project involving genetically engineered mosquitoes that would help wipe out other mosquitoe...
Scientists identify gene behind triple-negative breast cancerThe study opens the door for therapies which suppress the gene and for screening that would pick up the risk early.
Gene network that drives alcoholism identifiedResearchers have identified a network of genes that appear to work together in determining alcohol dependence.
- Evolution and change
Other living things only ever spoil their genes: they spend all their time and energy keeping them happy, propagating them.
- Get drunk to stay safe
A study by the University of North Carolina has shown that the presence of a gene that makes people get drunk quickly makes them less prone...