British researchers have explained the way cancers make a chaotic mess of their genetic code in order to thrive. Cancer cells can differ hugely within a tumor – it helps them develop ways to resist drugs and spread round the body. A study in the journal Nature showed cells that used up their raw materials [...]
An international scientific team has published the most detailed analysis to date of the human genome. The scientists have discovered a far larger chunk of our genetic code is biologically active than previously thought. The researchers hope the findings will lead to a deeper understanding of numerous diseases, which could lead to better treatments. More [...]
British scientists have discovered another eight pieces of genetic code linked to osteoarthritis, bringing the total number to 11. Inherited factors account for at least half of any individual’s chance of developing this common condition that affects the joints, experts believe. And understanding these factors could offer up new treatments. The research in The Lancet [...]
Researchers from UK Medical Research Council’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology have succeeded in mimicking the chemistry of life in synthetic versions of DNA and RNA molecules. The work shows that DNA and its chemical cousin RNA are not unique in their ability to encode information and to pass it on through heredity. The work, reported [...]
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