Progress in the quest to help progeria patients suggests that gene editing techniques may help treat other ultrarare conditions. Progress in the quest to help progeria patients suggests that gene editing techniques may help treat other ultrarare conditions. Progeria, Genetic Engineering, Collins, Francis S, Clinical Trials, Crispr (DNA), Research, Genetics and Heredity, Rare and Orphan Diseases NYT >…
Ancient Egyptians may have relied on a vertical shaft that could be filled with water, along with a network of water channels and filtration structures, to build the Step Pyramid of Djoser 4500 years ago Ancient Egyptians may have relied on a vertical shaft that could be filled with water, along with a network of water…
Being immunised against shingles has been linked to a reduced dementia risk before and now a study suggests that the newer vaccine wards off the condition more effectively than an older one Being immunised against shingles has been linked to a reduced dementia risk before and now a study suggests that the newer vaccine wards off…
A research team affiliated with UNIST has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the properties of short-chain branched (SCB) polymers. The findings have far-reaching implications for various industrial applications, as SCB polymers can exhibit enhanced performance in packaging materials, electronic devices, automobile parts, and medical devices. The study is published in the Journal of Rheology. A…
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Ending mass human deprivation and providing good lives for the whole world’s population can be accomplished while at the same time achieving ecological objectives. This is demonstrated by a new study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) and the London School of Economics and Political Science,…
A vein-filled rock is catching the eye of the science team of NASA’s Perseverance rover. Nicknamed “Cheyava Falls” by the team, the arrowhead-shaped rock contains fascinating traits that may bear on the question of whether Mars was home to microscopic life in the distant past. A vein-filled rock is catching the eye of the science team…