When the gene is let out of the bottle

Article Abstract:

Eight-month-old baby Carly Todd was operated on by UK doctors to correct a genetic defect that had paralysed her immune system but this is one of only a few rare conditions that can actually be treated genetically. Other genetic diseases can only be diagnosed by modern genetic technology, treatment and cure not being possible yet. There are over 4,000 kinds of single gene defects although most are passed on only when both parents suffer from a required defect. Over 242 million people in the world could pass on sickle cell anaemia or thalassaemia and around 200,000 babies are born annually with these blood diseases.

Innovations, Gene therapy, Genetic engineering

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Making some sense of our world

Article Abstract:

SET '96, the UK's third national festival of science, engineering and technology, covers more than 5,000 separate events. It aims to make science more accessible to the general public, as it is now felt that understanding science will be a key tool in dealing with the world in the 21st century, where the products of science will hold a dominant place. However, some observers still feel that British industry still does not really encourage science or scientists.

Column, Science, Fairs and festivals

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