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Gene editing used in China in a failed but promising attempt to cure HIV

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Scientists in China have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to treat a patient with HIV, but it didn't cure the patient, ...
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Not so-sterile brains? Researchers find harmless bacteria living there

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In the latest example of bacteria being "literally everywhere," scientists appear to have found evidence of microbes living harmlessly in ...

Weakened Zika virus might help fight brain cancer in adults

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A new study suggests that the same properties that make Zika a dangerous virus for unborn children could be useful ...

Bacteria-induced inflammation may contribute to Alzheimer’s

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People with Alzheimer's disease may have higher levels of bacteria in their brains compared to people without the condition, a ...

Infection-causing, antibiotic-resistant ‘superbug’ originated 500 million years ago

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The bacteria, called Enterococcus, is a so-called superbug, meaning it is resistant to antibiotics and cleaning products. In the new ...

Tired all the time? Chronic fatigue syndrome may be linked to gut bacteria

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People with chronic fatigue syndrome may have imbalances in their gut bacteria, a new study suggests. The study found that ...

Having children may cause your cells to age faster than normal

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Women who give birth may be biologically "older" than women who don't, a new study suggests. For the study, the ...

Despite public fear against human chimeras, three already exist

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The news that researchers want to create human-animal chimeras has generated controversy recently...But chimeras aren't always man-made — and there ...

UK womb transplants met with ethical concerns

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The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis.  Ten women in the ...

Antibiotic-resistant superbugs even deadlier than previously thought

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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be tougher superbugs than previously thought: Not only are these bacteria harder to treat, they appear to ...

Head trauma linked to severe neurological problems for professional football players

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The types of brain damage that can occur as a result of being a professional football player have received increased ...

Two Ebola vaccines currently being tested for future use

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Two experimental vaccines against Ebola are currently being tested to see whether they are safe to use in people, and ...

Longest-living bat holds clues to longevity

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The longest-living bat species may owe its exceptional life span, at least in part, to its genes, a new study ...

Four ways the gene patent ruling affects you

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The following is an excerpt. The Supreme Court is due to rule by the end of June on the landmark ...

Breast cancer genetic testing gets covered by health care reform

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Genetic testing for breast cancer will be covered under the Affordable Care Act, potentially saving thousands of dollars for women ...