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Diving Into the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis


Introduction Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes damage to internal organs, such as the lungs, because the condition negatively affects the cells that produce mucus. As a r...
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CRISPR-Cas9: a feasible tool to combat neuroblastoma?


Research Question: How can CRISPR-Cas9 be used to combat neuroblastoma?
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Can modifying immune response genes prevent allo-HSCT patients from getting ARDS?


Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, otherwise known as ARDS, is a life-threatening syndrome that admits fluid into the lungs that builds up in your alveoli, tiny air sacs in your lungs w...
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The Benefits and Ethics Behind Gene Editing using CRISPR Cas-9 in the Medical Field


Research Question: What are the benefits of CRISPR-Cas9 and what policies should be implemented to regulate the use of CRISPR-Cas9 for gene editing in diseases and gene therapy, and where...
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Genetic and Environmental Factors influencing the prevalence of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)


Research Question: What is the influence of genes and environmental factors on the risk of developing ALS and the severity of its symptoms?
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Identifying ADHD risk genes through de novo variants


Research Question: What risk genes can be linked to ADHD?