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Rare diseases are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide

Use of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in biotechnology

A new type of gene therapy has been approved for a phase 2 trial in people

Low particle pollution can be dangerous, too

New discoveries in human genetic variation

Gender equality in biological sciences

Risk factors behind certain health conditions

Humans and chimps share 98 percent of genes

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A new type of gene therapy has been approved for a phase 2 trial in people
- June 24, 2020 at 10:24 AM
It is hoped that one-and-done gene therapy will prevent the death of dopamine neurons in…
Genetic Engineering and Society
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Even the smallest particles in the air, the particulate matter that can be measured in a particle counter, can cause lung inflammation and potentially disease.…
As far as the invisible bacteria are concerned, a big part of the debate about our cultural appreciation of bacteria has been whether we should…
Discoveries
Severe Cerebral Ischemia: Early Treatment With Corticosteroids Improves Outcome
- June 18, 2020 at 3:33 PM
Severe carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication is a life-threatening condition that has been increasing in prevalence and affecting a greater number of patients. A major challenge…
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Rare diseases are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide
- June 25, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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A new type of gene therapy has been approved for a phase 2 trial in people
- June 24, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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Our cells can steal our genetic code to turn on genes that were meant to turn off
- June 18, 2020 at 3:44 PM
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Rare genetic disorder has been detected in a woman who is more than 70 years old
- June 18, 2020 at 3:42 PM
Quote of November 2019
The approach is so simple it could be undertaken in a backyard lab. Huge applications across many fronts, but also raises many concerns. Another chapter opens in our genetic future.
– About new method of CRISPR delivery. Described here: gene editing via spraying.