gene mutation
Making Gene Editing More Precise
Scientists at Osaka University in Japan have developed a modified Cas9 enzyme that greatly suppresses the rate of unintended genetic mutation compared to conventional methods.
Scientists Discover A Mutation That Prevents Glaucoma
Although other variants of the LOXL1 gene have been linked to glaucoma, the p.Y407F mutation offers a 25-fold protection against the disease.
A Glimpse Into The Earliest Genetic Mutations Of Human Life
Every time a cell in the early embryo divides, three mutations creep in; a rate much higher than previously thought.
Gene Involved In Nose Formation Found
Scientists in Singapore have identified the gene responsible for arhinia, a rare condition where babies are born without a nose.
How CRY1 Controls The Body Clock
Specially designed knockout rescue mice have helped us understand how the circadian rhythm is regulated.
