It’s too soon to know whether the approach will work in patients. Scientists have reversed symptoms of myotonic muscular dystrophy in mice by eliminating a buildup of toxic RNA in muscle cel... Read more
The result was a totally unexpected treatment. Genetics researchers at Washington University, one of the world’s leading centers for work on the human genome, were devastated. Dr. Lukas Wart... Read more
A new discovery from scientists has advanced the cause of those searching for extraterrestrial life. On Earth, all life is made up of DNA and RNA, molecules which can store and transmit gene... Read more
Scientists are seeking help from microbes to produce road-ready biofuels By tweaking the smallest units of life, scientists are making bigger gains in producing alternative and renewa... Read more
Findings present potential strategy to control spread of malaria. Tinkering with male mosquitoes so that they cannot produce sperm is a promising way to control the spread of the malaria-car... Read more
Glucose meters aren’t just for diabetics anymore. Thanks to University of Illinois chemists, they can be used as simple, portable, inexpensive meters for a number of target molecules i... Read more