May 24, 2016

Weekly Biomedicine Newsletter

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Learning how special genes protect against diseases should speed up drug development

Massive gene studies are letting biotechnology companies learn from nature, and imitate it.

 
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Want to remove the spots on your dog Spot? Genetic engineering makes it possible.

It sounds crazy, and it is. A startup says it can use genetic engineering to change the color of animal coats.

 
 

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How do microbiomes actually work? The White House wants to know.

The $121 million National Microbiome Initiative is meant to spur investigation into the mysterious functions of the microÓ§rganisms inside us.

 
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To save the birds, scientists contemplate ridding Hawaii of mosquitoes

There’s a chance to use cutting-edge technology to save native Hawaiian birds from the mosquitoes that are driving them to extinction.

 
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Gene-therapy treatment for “bubble boy” syndrome finally moves from concept to cure

A gene therapy for an inherited immune disease completes a 27-year journey.

 
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