New gene therapy slows progression of Huntington’s disease by 75%

by admin | Oct 7, 2025 | News & Opinions

By Sky News – It is likely to be the first licensed treatment to slow Huntington’s, and that “changes everything”, says lead investigator Professor Ed Wild. Known as AMT-130, it is delivered via brain surgery, and a single dose is expected to...

AI-designed viruses are here and already killing bacteria

by admin | Oct 6, 2025 | News & Opinions

By MIT Technology Review – Artificial intelligence can draw cat pictures and write emails. Now the same technology can compose a working genome. A research team in California says it used AI to propose new genetic codes for viruses—and managed to get several of...

Junk DNA” Found to Sense Its Environment, May Hold the Key to Disease Treatment

by admin | Oct 3, 2025 | News & Opinions

By Bernadette Gillis – Duke university School of Medicine – A new study from Duke University School of Medicine has uncovered a surprising role for what was once considered “junk DNA.” Researchers found that these overlooked parts of our genetic code help...

Common Nutrient Found To Supercharge Immune Cells Against Cancer

by admin | Oct 2, 2025 | News & Opinions

By Chandrika Abburi, University of Chicago Medical Center – SciTechDaily – In a recent study, scientists at the University of Chicago found that zeaxanthin, a carotenoid derived from plants and traditionally recognized for supporting eye health, may also...

Scientists use human skin cells to create functional eggs, opening a door to new infertility treatments

by admin | Oct 1, 2025 | News & Opinions

By Katie Hunt – CNN – Scientists have used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs capable of producing early embryos, an advance that could expand possibilities for fertility treatment, according to new research. The proof-of-concept study, published...