Genetics

Medicine – the udder alternative
High tech genetics is turning pharm animals like cows, sheep and chicken into living medicine factories. We take a look at how it works.

Genetically altered athletes: fact or fiction?
Far from science fiction, genetically enhanced athletes may soon be a reality, and scientists may have a problem catching the sportsman at this new frontier of doping.

Gene therapy: what you should know
The concept of replacing defective genes with healthy ones spurred high hopes in the early nineties. But several setbacks have somewhat dampened the early optimism.

To wish upon a Stargardt miracle
There is no cure for the degenerative eye disease, Stargardt's dystrophy. Now, new gene therapies are offering a flicker of hope, and South Africa is involved in the research.