Huntington’s disease treated for first time using gene therapy
A brain scan of a person with Huntington’s disease, which causes a loss of brain volume as neurons…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
the gene-altering tools tackling deadly disorders
Brain cells (artificially coloured) can be infected by a virus carrying the apperatus to correct disease-causing mutations. Credit:…
Shocking! Prolonged sitting can shrink the brain, and even regular exercise won’t compensate for it |
Research indicates that prolonged sedentary behavior, even with regular exercise, elevates the risk of brain shrinkage and cognitive…