Long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1 or L1) is the only active, self-copying genetic element in the human ...

The goal of gene therapy is to permanently cure hereditary diseases. One of the most promising technologies for this is the ...

There are a number of considerations that can help streamline the pathway to the clinic. One of the first is which vector system will be used, with AAV and lentivirus being two of the most commonly ...

In a world first, a bespoke gene-editing therapy benefitted one child. Now reseachers plan to launch a clinical trial of the ...

Faulty versions of the LMNA gene can cause a wide range of health problems, including heart muscle disease (dilated cardiomyopathy) and muscle weakness (muscular dystrophies). Many of these diseases ...

Ramón Urías appeared in 506 games with the Orioles over parts of six seasons. He played every position in the infield. Both of his managers praised his versatility and those stretches when he seemed ...

Is it the invasion of the genome snatchers? Just in case the idea of aliens walking around in human skin suits wasn’t frightening enough. An outlandish study asserts that aliens might have abducted us ...

Researchers have developed an improved method of gene editing that is precise, more efficient than other similar methods and ...

The Cincinnati Fire Department is slated to receive three new firehouses and six new pieces of equipment over the next four years. City plans allocate $12 million for a fire station replacement ...

PHOENIX ― The Las Vegas Aces haven't had an easy route to the WNBA Finals. The Aces were 11-11 at the All-Star break before their inconceivable 16-game win streak to finish the regular season. They ...

MIT scientists have found a way to make gene editing far safer and more accurate — a breakthrough that could reshape how we treat hundreds of genetic diseases. By fine-tuning the tiny molecular “tools ...