We are thrilled to annouce that volume 6 is now published. For readers, this time we have included multidisciplinary articles exploring asthma genetics in Pakistan; discovering target genes for miRNAs in Merkel Cell Polyoma Virus; studying impact of IL28B gene variants in HBV patients; molecular typing of Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by two different …
12 – 18 November 2018 Ban on ‘gene drives’ is back on the UN’s agenda — worrying scientists Research is moving fast on the divisive genetic technology, which could help to eradicate diseases but also risks altering ecosystems in unpredictable ways. Find source Fat-clogged cells explain why obesity can cause cancer A new discovery could …
05 – 11 November 2018 'Remarkable' decline in fertility rates There has been a remarkable global decline in the number of children women are having, say researchers. Find source How biologists are creating life-like cells from scratch Built from the bottom up, synthetic cells and other creations are starting to come together and could soon …
29 Oct – 04 Nov 2018 Llama blood clue to beating all flu Scientists in the US have recruited Llamas to produce a new antibody therapy that has the potential to work against all types of flu, including new pandemics. Find source Glowing chemical 'could aid brain cancer surgery' A chemical that makes brain tumours glow …
22 – 28 October 2018 Two unborn babies' spines repaired in womb in UK surgery first Two unborn babies have had their spines repaired by surgeons – weeks before they were born. Find source Strict EU ruling on gene-edited crops squeezes science Researchers are feeling the pinch and demanding exemptions for plant science and …
15 – 21 October 2018 Climate change is about to make your beer more expensive Extreme weather events are expected to reduce global barley production. Find source A tailormade drug developed in record time may save girl from fatal brain disease In less than a year, scientists went from sequencing Mila’s genome to giving her …
08 – 14 October 2018 Same-sex mice have babies Baby mice have been made with two mums and no dad, say researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Find source World's largest rice gene bank secures permanent funding The International Rice Research Institute is home to 136,000 varieties and aims to develop crops resistant to climate …
01 – 07 October 2018 The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018 The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018 was awarded jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo "for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation." Find source Major publishers sue ResearchGate over copyright infringement Elsevier and the American …
24 – 30 September 2018 HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases China has announced a 14% jump in the number of its citizens who are living with HIV and Aids. Find source ‘Severe’ figure manipulation found in studies from leading plant lab Investigation turns up evidence of misconduct in publications from …
17 – 23 September 2018 1 in 20 deaths globally is a result of alcohol use Over 3 million people died from alcohol consumption in 2016, equating to 1 in 20 deaths globally, according to a new report by the World Health Organization. Find source 'Don't go cold turkey' to quit smoking – scientists recommend …
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