UK: World’s First Artificial Human DNA Project Sparks Both Hopes and Fears The first-of-its-kind synthetic human DNA is in the making by UK scientists. On June 26, a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Francis Crick Institute announced their ambitious project to create artificial human DNA within the next five years. […]
Scientists achieve world-first gene editing of mitochondrial DNA in patient cells
Scientists Achieve World-First Gene Editing of Mitochondrial DNA in Patient Cells In a major step toward treating rare mitochondrial diseases, researchers in the Netherlands have successfully achieved the world’s first gene editing of mitochondrial DNA in patient cells. This groundbreaking accomplishment opens up a realm of possibilities for the treatment of genetic disorders that affect […]
Scientists develop breakthrough blood test for rare genetic disorders in children
Scientists Develop Breakthrough Blood Test for Rare Genetic Disorders in Children In a major leap for genetic diagnostics, scientists from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Children’s Hospital have developed a groundbreaking blood test capable of identifying a wide range of rare genetic disorders in children. This innovative test represents a significant advancement in […]