The gene editing tool changing the world
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The gene editing tool changing the world

Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields CRISPR-Cas9 is one of the biggest discoveries of the 21st century. Since it was developed in 2012, this gene-editing tool has revolutionized biology research, making it easier to study disease and faster to discover drugs. The technology is also significantly impacting the development […]
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Machine Learning Surpasses Traditional Statistical Approaches in Tackling

Researchers from the National Institute of Health Data Science at Peking University have brought forth a groundbreaking systematic review that evaluates strategies for dealing with missing data in electronic health records (EHRs). This study, published in the esteemed journal Health Data Science, represents a significant move toward understanding and utilizing modern machine learning methods in […]
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Scientists uncover new way viruses fight back against bacteria
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Gene editing extends lifespan in mouse model of prion disease

Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a gene-editing treatment for prion disease that extends lifespan by about 50 percent in a mouse model of the fatal neurodegenerative condition. The treatment, which uses base editing to make a single-letter change in DNA, reduced levels of the disease-causing prion protein in the […]
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Corruption fears surround environmentalist’s conviction

Sentencing “The situation has only worsened as a result of the corruption used by the illegal loggers.  “This exploitation is taking on a new dimension, with a network involving certain provincial deputies, armed groups and logging companies, with the blessing of certain provincial authorities,“ he said.  The administrator of the Kabambare territory issued a letter […]
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Scientists uncover new way viruses fight back against bacteria
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Need for standardized measurement methods in gene therapy

In a finding with implications for one of the most promising cutting-edge medical treatments, researchers evaluated several measurement techniques commonly used in gene therapy. The study determined that one of the most popular techniques was “problematic” and requires further development and standardization. In gene therapy, a person’s faulty genes are either replaced or modified to […]
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Quantitative imaging of loop extruders rebuilding interphase genome architecture after mitosis

How cells establish the interphase genome organization after mitosis is incompletely understood. Using quantitative and super-resolution microscopy, we show that the transition from a Condensin to a Cohesin-based genome organization occurs dynamically over 2 h. While a significant fraction of Condensins remains chromatin-bound until early G1, Cohesin-STAG1 and its boundary factor CTCF are rapidly imported […]
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2024 Confirmed As Hottest Year on Record, Part of Sustained Upward March – State of the Planet

Earth’s average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest since modern record keeping began in 1880, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists. Global temperatures in 2024 were 2.30 degrees Fahrenheit (1.28 degrees Celsius) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline (1951-1980), which tops the record set in 2023. The new record comes after 15 consecutive months (June […]
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Scientists uncover new way viruses fight back against bacteria
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Study shows how plant roots access deeper soils in search of water

Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves. Plant scientists from the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, have identified how abscisic acid (ABA), a plant hormone known for its role in drought response, influences root […]
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Scientists uncover new way viruses fight back against bacteria
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Dangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy

If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you’ve encountered biofilm — a slimy bacterial layer that clings to surfaces. In medical settings, biofilms make infections harder to treat when they form protective shields for bacteria on devices like catheters and implants. UC Riverside scientists have now discovered a chemical that plants […]
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Angelini Ventures co-leads €20m Series A to advance RNA therapeutics for neurological disorders
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Angelini Ventures co-leads €20m Series A to advance RNA therapeutics for neurological disorders

Copenhagen-based biotech Neumirna Therapeutics has secured €20 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Angelini Ventures and Invivo Partners, with participation from Innovestor’s Life Science Fund and existing investors. The funding will advance Neumirna’s pioneering RNA therapeutics pipeline, including its lead candidate NMT.001, an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy targeting drug-resistant epilepsy. Founded in […]
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Scientists Develop Bacteria-Repellent Surfaces That Promote Cell Growth

image:  The team have shown that their nanostructured surfaces resist the growth of bacteria, but enable the culturing of cells. view more  Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created nanostructured alumina surfaces which are strongly antibacterial but can be used to culture cells. They found that anodic porous […]
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