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Gene Editing Gets a Triple Boost: “Happy Accident” Leads to Enhanced CRISPR Efficiency
May 20, 2023
Gene Editing Gets a Triple Boost: “Happy Accident” Leads to Enhanced CRISPR Efficiency
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a method to significantly enhance the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing without using…
The Evolution of Stickiness: Orb Weaver Spiders’ Glue Gets a Genetic Twist
April 27, 2023
The Evolution of Stickiness: Orb Weaver Spiders’ Glue Gets a Genetic Twist
Scientists have discovered that orb weaver spiders’ web glue properties evolve based on the species’ living environment. By studying Argiope…
Turn Back the Clock: Reversing Stress-Induced Biological Aging
April 27, 2023
Turn Back the Clock: Reversing Stress-Induced Biological Aging
A study published in Cell Metabolism shows that humans and mice experience rapid increases in biological age due to stress,…
The Skate’s Great DNA Unveiling: Shedding Light on Stingray Cousins
April 27, 2023
The Skate’s Great DNA Unveiling: Shedding Light on Stingray Cousins
An adult little skate skeleton. Scientists have sequenced the little skate’s DNA to better understand its evolution over 300 million…
Not Just One Type – Identifying Cancer Genes’ Multiple Personalities
April 27, 2023
Not Just One Type – Identifying Cancer Genes’ Multiple Personalities
An up-close look at a mouse’s liver; the cells with dark centers were turned cancerous using a new gene-editing strategy…
Why Does Hair Turn Gray? Research Uncovers Role of “Stuck” Stem Cells
April 27, 2023
Why Does Hair Turn Gray? Research Uncovers Role of “Stuck” Stem Cells
A study by NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers reveals that melanocyte stem cells (McSCs) are essential for hair color…
Fighting Against Both Chronic Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases – Harnessing the Healing Power Within Our Cells
April 27, 2023
Fighting Against Both Chronic Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases – Harnessing the Healing Power Within Our Cells
The study identified a cellular pathway that could be utilized to reprogram the immune system to combat both chronic inflammatory…
Cracking the Code: The Math Behind Nature’s Cellular Puzzles
April 27, 2023
Cracking the Code: The Math Behind Nature’s Cellular Puzzles
Photo of mouse renal tubules in vivo, immunostained for plasma membrane protein occludin (green). Many epithelial cells like the ones…
Catch a Cold, Catch Dementia? The Surprising Connection Unveiled
April 27, 2023
Catch a Cold, Catch Dementia? The Surprising Connection Unveiled
Researchers discovered a link between frequent illness and accelerated brain aging, increasing the risk of dementia or cognitive decline. The…
The Brain’s Sweet Secrets: Glucose Metabolism Holds the Key to Neurodegenerative Diseases
April 27, 2023
The Brain’s Sweet Secrets: Glucose Metabolism Holds the Key to Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers at Gladstone Institutes and University of California, San Francisco have discovered new details on how neurons metabolize glucose, which…