The “Global Virome Project” Initiative and its Hunt for Deadly Viruses
An estimated 600,000 to 800,000 viral species could jump from animals to humans. Scientists are joining the Global Virome Project initiative in hope of identifying new potential pathogens and countering them before they become the next pandemic.…
Scientists Discovered Viral Insulin Could Contribute to Diabetes
Research at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston showed that four viruses found in fish produce proteins similar to human hormones and react with cells similarly to insulin. The discovery suggests that micro-organisms could play a role in development…
Ancient DNA Linked to a Historical Epidemic in Mexico
Epidemics have plagued human populations for thousands of years, but there are very few clues as to what pathogens may have caused massive epidemics in the past. Scientists are using new techniques to extract and analyze ancient DNA, and what…
CRISPR/Cas Armed with Enzyme That Controls Translation
CRISPR/Cas systems are best known as "gene scissors" for correcting genetic defects. Precise targeting of specific regions in DNA of plants, animals, and microorganisms is the reason CRISPR recently became a favorite tool of many researchers.…
Scientists Uncover a Mutational Timer Built In Your DNA
Scientists from Duke University discovered that DNA contains a "built-in timer" that clocks the frequency with which mutations occur. Their research shows that DNA bases can change shape within a thousandth of a second, allowing them to temporarily…
Decoding the Axolotl Genome – A New Hope for Regenerative Medicine?
A team of researchers decoded the entire genetic information of the salamander axolotl. It is the largest genome ever to be sequenced. The "Mexican walking fish" could provide us with the foundation for novel insights into human tissue regeneration…
CRISPR’s Future Threatened by Human Immunity to Cas9
Scientists from Stanford published new data that could influence the clinical use of CRISPR/Cas9 in the future. Humans carry antibodies and T-cells that target the Cas9 protein and might possess an inherent immunity, indicating that one of the…
Research on Spider Eyes Could Help Solve Macular Degeneration
Scientists are unraveling evolutionary mysteries behind the world of spider vision. New findings could provide new gene therapies for people with visual defects like macular degeneration and retinal cancer.
Researchers from the University…
3D Printed Implant Transforms Into Real Bone
Fractures typically mended with metal plates and screws could be replaced with 3D printed ceramic implants in the future. This means that treating severely broken bones could become less painful and more "natural". The best feature of the new…
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