Articles with the topic: gene-silencing

A back-to-front hidden message in the HD gene?

A back-to-front hidden message in the HD gene?

Unzip your genes! A backwards message, hidden in the 'backup DNA' of the Huntington's disease gene... what does it me

Professor Ed WildAugust 19, 2011

Cut-and-paste DNA: fixing mutations with 'genome editing'

Cut-and-paste DNA: fixing mutations with 'genome editing'

Scientists make precise changes to the DNA of a live animal. Could it work for human genetic diseases?

Dr Jeff CarrollJuly 18, 2011

'Floating' gene-silencing drugs into the brain with exosomes

'Floating' gene-silencing drugs into the brain with exosomes

Exosomes – tiny bubbles made by cells – could be used to get gene silencing drugs from the bloodstream into the brain

Professor Ed WildMay 19, 2011

Gene silencing for HD: the story so far

Gene silencing for HD: the story so far

Is gene silencing as exciting as it sounds for HD, and what might the future hold?

Professor Ed WildMarch 22, 2011

CHDI Report: Day 1

CHDI Report: Day 1

Day 1 of CHDI’s HD therapeutics conference: exploring abnormal brain connections and silencing the HD gene

Dr Jeff CarrollFebruary 08, 2011