Is Gene Therapy the Way Forward in Treating Genetic Diseases?

Is Gene Therapy the Way Forward in Treating Genetic Diseases?

ByTarik Regad

Gene therapy is a field of biology or medicine that focuses on introducing or replacing defective genes that are involved in the etiology of some genetic diseases. To introduce or replace defective genes, this approach involves using viral or non-viral vectors to insert healthy copies of genes into the cells of affected people to re-establish their normal…

Gut Flora

The Gut Flora and Long Lifespan

ByTarik Regad

The gut flora is a heterogeneous population of micro-organisms that includes bacteria, fungi, and archaea, and that plays important role in the digestion and absorbance of food. Transplantation of fecal microbiota from younger mice (Donor) to older (Recipient) enhanced their health and lifespan (longevity). During the process of aging, the function of beneficial microbes, that…