Five reasons we should embrace gene-editing research on human embryos
Scientists from around the world are meeting in Washington this week to debate how best to proceed with research into gene-editing technology.
Scientists from around the world are meeting in Washington this week to debate how best to proceed with research into gene-editing technology.
Biotechnology
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Johns Hopkins researchers report that a new study of mouse cells has revealed reasons why attempts to grow stem cells to maturity in the laboratory often fail, and provided a possible way to overcome such "developmental arrest."
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 12, 2015
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Two wrongs don't make a right, but in the case of genetic mutations, having two mutations in the same gene could be better than having either one individually. Recent research by biologists at San Diego State University found ...
Biotechnology
Oct 26, 2015
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While many people may think of cholesterol only as the culprit in heart disease and other serious conditions, this miraculous molecule is actually essential to our cells—organizing the fatty acids in the membranes that ...
Biochemistry
Sep 22, 2015
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Researchers at Tohoku University have succeeded in developing a sensor for the living body that can detect the bio-magnetic field with high sensitivity and high resolution. This was achieved by using a tunnel magnetoresistance ...
Engineering
Aug 20, 2015
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Jody Kearns doesn't like to spend time obsessing about her Parkinson's disease. The 56-year-old dietitian from Syracuse, New York, had to give up bicycling because the disorder affected her balance. But she still works, drives ...
Software
Jul 27, 2015
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Across the entire world, women can expect to live longer than men. But why does this occur, and was this always the case?
Social Sciences
Jul 6, 2015
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Future Science Group (FSG) today announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA, covering the use of nanocarriers and microbubbles in drug delivery for thrombotic disease.
Bio & Medicine
Jul 6, 2015
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In what may be a major leap forward in the quest for new treatments of the most common form of cardiovascular disease, scientists at Johns Hopkins report they have found a way to halt and reverse the progression of atherosclerosis ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 23, 2015
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You will soon be able to participate in cutting-edge medical research - from the comfort of your iPhone.
Software
Mar 20, 2015
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