Hope On The Horizon For Huntington’s

Hope On The Horizon For Huntington’s

Hope on the horizon for HUNTINGTON’S No question about it, Huntington’s disease (HD) is cruel. In the beginning, sufferers of this fatal neurodegenerative disorder experience involuntary movement and mood disturbance, most often in the form of depression. As the...
A Drop Of Gene Therapy

A Drop Of Gene Therapy

A Walk In The Park For Hemophilia? Imagine tripping over your feet during a leisurely stroll down the sidewalk. Ouch! Your knees are scraped below your shorts and blood starts to drip. A quick wipe from a conveniently pocketed napkin and soon enough, you are the proud...
Is Genetic Variety The Spice Of Life?

Is Genetic Variety The Spice Of Life?

Understanding Basis Of Evolution Take a look at the person closest to you. Compare the color of their eyes, the texture of their hair, even the complexion of their skin to your own. Do you notice a lot of differences? Genetic variation accounts for the dissimilarities...

Mutations And Disease: The Spice Of Life

This week’s issue features excerpts from the “Genetic Variation” chapter of The Biotech Primer, our 200-page book that provides an in-depth look at the biotech industry and the science that drives it. In this chapter, we explain the different types and...