Medical Xpress
What makes one embryo ‘better’ than another? Why selecting children through polygenic scoring might not work as intended
[S]ome companies have already started to offer couples going through in vitro fertilization (IVF) the means to pick better embryos ...
Setting ethical limits on human gene editing after fall of 14-day barrier
Quick, accurate and easy-to-use, CRISPR-Cas9 has made genomic editing more efficient—but at the same time has made human germline editing ...
A clue to long-haul COVID symptoms: Coronavirus might change gene expression
Results from a new cell study suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can bring about long-term gene expression changes. The ...
Do omega-3 fatty acid fish oil supplements lower heart disease risk? Only for people with specific genes, researchers find
[N]ew research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health ...
Science not yet ready for CRISPR gene-edited babies, US-UK commission concludes
[T]he science [behind gene edited babies] isn't advanced enough to ensure safety, says an international panel of experts who also ...
Should we be treating Alzheimer’s by targeting the gut before brain symptoms even appear?
[M]isfolded protein build-up in the gut could contribute to the development of Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice. This could suggest a ...
