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Breakthrough Nanorod Tech Could Deliver Gene Therapy Directly to Cancer Cells

The new system provides a unique opportunity for site-directed, light-inducible transgene expression in mammalian cells by a near-infrared laser, with minimal phototoxicity.
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Broad Institute Joins Discussions to Improve Access to CRISPR Technology

If other key patent holders join, pool would expand access and streamline non-exclusive licensing for commercial use.
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Largest Ever Genome-wide Lung Cancer Study Sets Foundation for Understanding Risk Factors

Researchers identified 18 genetic variations that could make people more susceptible to lung cancer and also 10 new gene variations.
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Cranberries May Help to Nourish Our Beneficial Gut Bacteria

Findings could add value to future food products or lead to a new supplement based on the cranberry.
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Stem Cell Advance Brings Bioengineered Arteries Closer to Reality

New techniques have produced, for the first time, functional arterial cells at both the quality and scale to be relevant for disease modeling and clinical application.
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Single Molecule microRNA Technology Proves Useful for Liver Toxicity Detection

Breakthrough research published in PLOS ONE demonstrates quantitative, PCR-free detection of microRNA.
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First Whole-genome Sequence Released for Short Life-cycle Rice

Scientists have reported the first whole-genome sequenced fast-neutron induced mutant population of Kitaake, a model rice variety with a short life cycle.
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Flowers’ Genome Duplication Contributes to Their Spectacular Diversity

The discovery that all flowering plants underwent a doubling of their genome at some point during their evolution has led to speculation that this duplication event triggered the diversification of this spectacular lineage.
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Your Gut Bacteria Could Help Predict Your Bodies Response to Junk Food

Chemical signatures from gut bacteria which show up in urine can be used to predict how the body will respond to a 'junk' diet.
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Gene Mutation Can Cause Brain Malformation in Unborn Children

New research has identified how gene mutation can cause abnormal brain development in unborn children.
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