Biotechnology Gene therapy is saving children’s lives—but screening to discover who needs it is lagging behind States in the US have been slow to test newborns for genetic conditions. by Emily Mullin 2018-05-31T12:19:00-04:00
Rewriting Life A Virus That Rebuilds Damaged Nerves Genetically engineered viruses could form a scaffold for nerve cells. by Katherine Bourzac 2009-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Cell Type Counts in Spinal Therapy Rats regain motor skills with one kind of cell transplant, get nerve pain with another. by Jennifer Chu 2008-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Nanofibers Heal Spinal Cords Injected directly into the spinal cords of paralyzed mice, a new material restores use of the animals’ hind legs. by Prachi Patel 2008-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Gene Therapy for Chronic Pain Researchers use gene therapy to stop pain signals before they reach the brain. by Jocelyn Rice 2008-01-28T00:00:00-05:00