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Genetics

Gene differences in IVF-conceived babies disappear by adulthood

Around one in 25 Australian children are now conceived through use of assisted reproductive treatments such as IVF.

Sep 3, 2019

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Biotech startup uses nanoparticles to induce immune tolerance

More than 100 approved drugs in the U.S. warn of immune-related side effects on their labels. Countless others never make it onto shelves because of unwanted immune responses that can harm patients and limit the effectiveness ...

May 24, 2019

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Perspectives on gene editing

Medicine is at a turning point, on the cusp of major change as disruptive technologies such as gene, RNA, and cell therapies enable scientists to approach diseases in new ways. The swiftness of this change is being driven ...

Jan 10, 2019

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'Designer' babies won't be common anytime soon – despite recent CRISPR twins

Despite reports that two genetically modified babies have been born in China I don't think you'll be seeing designer babies soon.

Dec 12, 2018

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Why we are not ready for genetically designed babies

The media is buzzing with the surprise news that a Chinese researcher, Jainkui He, has created the world's first genome-edited twins. He did this, ostensibly, to provide resistance to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Nov 28, 2018

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The first genome surgeons: Scientists are preparing to bring DNA-editing tools to the clinic

One afternoon in July, deep within the labyrinthine halls of the Medical Sciences Building at UC San Francisco's hilltop campus on Parnassus Avenue, the laboratory of Alex Marson, MD, Ph.D., is buzzing. Doors clap. Gloves ...

Oct 25, 2018

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Public views of gene editing for babies depend on how it would be used

A majority of Americans support the idea of using gene editing with the goal of delivering direct health benefits for babies. At the same time, a majority also considers the use of gene editing to boost a baby's intelligence ...

Jul 26, 2018

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Genetics

Genetic mutation in extended Amish family in Indiana protects against aging and increases longevity (Update)

The first genetic mutation that appears to protect against multiple aspects of biological aging in humans has been discovered in an extended family of Old Order Amish living in the vicinity of Berne, Indiana, report Northwestern ...

Nov 15, 2017

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Will CRISPR fears fade with familiarity?

The first "test-tube baby" made headlines around the world in 1978, setting off intense debate on the ethics of researching human embryos and reproductive technologies. Every breakthrough since then has raised the same questions ...

Aug 22, 2017

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