Australian researchers say they cured cervical cancer in miceOctober 9, 2019 - 14:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Australian researchers are one step closer to finding a cure for cervical cancer having killed off tumours in mice using gene-editing technology, as part of a world-first study, 7News reports. The scientists from Griffiths University used a technology that changes the sequence of DNA in cells to correct the mutation, called CRISPR-Cas9. "This is the first cure for any cancer using this technology,'' lead researcher Professor Nigel McMillan said. They used the technology to target and treat the cervical cancer tumours in mice - using “stealth” nanoparticles. These nanoparticles were used to target a gene called E7. E7 is found in cancer which is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). "The nanoparticles search out the cancer-causing gene in cancer cells and 'edit it', by introducing some extra DNA that causes the gene to be misread and stop being made,'' McMillan said. "This is like adding a few extra letters into a word, so the spell checker doesn't recognise it anymore." Once it's edited, the cancer dies as it must have this gene to produce. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |