Low haemoglobin often hides in plain sight. The tiredness that does not go away, the breathlessness after a short climb, the ...
An enhanced version of the CRISPR–Cas9 genome-editing tool can alter the DNA of bone-marrow stem cells, offering a potential treatment for certain blood diseases. Both sickle-cell disease and the ...
Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing -- a type of 'molecular scissors' -- to understand how deletions in one area of the genome can affect the expression of nearby genes. The work will help ...
One of the first things a newborn experiences is a nurse pricking their heel to gather blood. A few drops are absorbed onto a special piece of paper which is then sent to the state public health lab.