The Durango Herald

Scientists find how obesity gene works, a clue to treatment

Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise.

CRISPR gene-editing works to reduce high cholesterol in a new study

An experimental gene-editing treatment shows promise for permanently lowering levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, possibly helping cut the risk for heart disease.
Inverse

The First CRISPR Gene Therapy Was Finally Approved In The US — Here’s How It Works

In the ever-evolving realm of modern medicine, a once-distant dream to conquer disease through genetics has now inched closer to reality. Last Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ...
Ars Technica

FDA approves first CRISPR therapy—here’s how it works against sickle cell

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved two gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease, one of the which is the first CRISPR/Cas9-based treatment to win regulatory approval in the US. The ...
EurekAlert!

Researchers uncover how gene that increases risk of genetic heart disease works, paving way for new treatments

image: Researchers have discovered how a gene that increases the risk of developing genetic heart disease functions, paving the way for new treatments. view more Researchers have discovered how a gene ...
insider.si.edu

ACCELL Gene Gun Protoype

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The first gene gun was the brainchild ...