Groundbreaking discoveries and inventions in the Life Sciences advancing Evidence Based Medicine
The common cold is usually a relatively minor inconvenience, although for some patients such as those with COPD, cystic fibrosis, or asthma, a cold can potentially be a life-threatening illness….
The health benefits that come from consuming turmeric have been known for many years. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, is an anti-oxidant, and is believed to help prevent cancer….
Reducing sugar intake is one of the steps that can be taken as part of a weight loss regime; however, replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners may not be the solution….
Life expectancy is rising, but so too are age-related degenerative diseases which can have a major effect on the quality of life. While organ replacement could offer a solution in…
When the load-bearing discs in the spine breakdown, they deform causing severe neck and back pain. It has been estimated that approximately 80% of adults suffer from neck or back…
Researchers at Stanford University have combined CRISPR gene editing technology with DNA barcoding allowing them to monitor individual cells in tumors and accurately model human cancer. The researchers used CRISPR…
The CRISPR gene editing tool allows scientists to make precise cuts to double-stranded DNA to alter defective genes and add new genetic material. The technique has been shown to result…
A study conducted at the Regeneron Genetics Centre of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., has uncovered a genetic mutation that protects against liver cirrhosis. If new medicines could be developed that mimic…
Researchers at Duke University have created working muscle cells from pluripotent stem cells opening up the possibility of developing new treatments for muscular diseases. The study of diseases such as…
CRISPR is most commonly associated with making changes to the DNA; however, researchers at the Salk Institute have developed a new use for the gene editing tool. They hope to…