‘Living medicine’ helps make toxic ammonia breakthrough

Using genetically modified bugs to prolong life was ‘fanciful’ until recently, says scientistA “living medicine” made from genetically modified bugs has prolonged the lives of animals with severe metabolic disease in a landmark test of the treatment.Researchers created the medicine by making a common strain of bacteria mop up excess ammonia in the body. High levels can be fatal for people with liver damage and rare genetic disorders.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 16, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Genetics Science Health Biology Source Type: news