Can CRISPR -CAS identify cancer genes multiple personalities?
Mutations in our genes can lead to severe problems, like colon or liver cancer. But cancer is very complex. Mutations in the same genes can lead to different subtypes of tumors in different people. Currently, scientists don’t have a good…
Ludwig von Beethoven’s genome sheds light on cause of death
In 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven asked his brothers to request that his doctor, J.A. Schmidt, describe his malady—his progressive hearing loss—to the world upon his death so that “as far as possible at least the world will be reconciled to…
Giant Eyes: Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome
This beautiful little girl has enormous and charming eyes due to the rare genetic disorder called as Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome. It is an abnormal disorder that causes her pupils huge. While her big eyes look fascinating but it may cost her a lifetime…
Bond Villain DNA: The game changer for cancer treatment
A group of researchers have found the pieces of DNA that help cancer to spread hence called to be ‘Bond Villain’. This segment of genetic material known as Extrachromosomal DNA or ecDNA was found by scientists, working on a project…
Diprosopus: A rare Craniofacial Duplication
A craniofacial duplication is a rare form of congenital disorder which is commonly known as Diprosopus; in which conjoined twins with duplicated faces are found. Conjoined twins are born connected physically and are always of the same sex sharing a…
Best Gene Editing Tool: Prime Editing
Prime editing is a new gene editing tool that has been developed by researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. It is a versatile and precise gene editing technique that has the potential to correct or insert specific…
