The Next Era of Gene Editing Will Be Disease Agnostic
At the WIRED Health summit last week, Harvard biochemist and gene-editing pioneer David Liu says later this year…
Avita Medical’s skin treatment passes EU regulatory hurdle to commercialisation — Capital Brief
The news: Regenerative medicine business Avita Medical announced that its RECELL GO therapy, used in healing skin burns…
Affordable Sequencing Method Deciphers Polyploid Crops
Newswise — Polyploid crops like potato, wheat, and blueberry are essential to agriculture, yet their genetics remain notoriously…
Decoding Tomato’s Genetic Defense Against Aluminum Toxicity
Newswise — Acidic soils, which account for nearly 40% of global arable land, release soluble aluminum ions that…
How a Single Gene Shapes the Floral Elegance of the “April Snow” Tree
Newswise — Ornamental trees such as Chionanthus retusus enrich landscapes worldwide, valued for their abundant spring blossoms and…
Genetic Study Suggests Ways to Catch Blood Cancer Earlier
Newswise — As we age, our cells replicate, and the DNA in these cells can acquire mistakes —…
Cancer’s Progress Detailed by 3D Genomic Maps
Newswise — Researchers have long known that cancer alters its genome as it evolves. What has been less…
Economic uncertainty stunts funding to San Diego startups
Investments in San Diego County startups decreased by 35% in the second quarter compared to a year ago,…
CRISPR used in landmark treatment to fix misspelling in baby’s genome
For the first time, scientists say they have reached into the genome of a severely ill child and…
Light-Activated Lily Genes Unlock Petal Color Secrets
Newswise — Lilies (Lilium spp.) are among the world’s most cherished ornamental flowers, valued for their beauty and…