The rapid growth in genomic techniques provides the potential to transform how we protect, manage, and conserve marine life. STUDY OF INTEREST Marine Life conservation through genomics Genetic techniques have been employed in marine conservation for decades and the availability of genomic data is rapidly expanding, widespread application still lags behind other data types. No …
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Robbie is the first born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. STUDY OF INTEREST Stem cell application In one-of-a-kind treatment, where the fetus is still developing in the mother’s womb, there is a chance which could improve outcomes for children with this birth defect Robbie was diagnosed with …
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Scientists have developed a new gene-therapy technique by transforming human cells into mass producers of tiny nano-sized particles full of genetic material that has the potential to reverse disease processes. STUDY OF INTEREST Gene therapy strategy DETAIL STUDY Scientists turn a natural cellular process into a drug-delivery system Though the research was intended as a …
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Scientists have yielded the complete genetic data from “chewing gum”. The time machine is not yet a reality. But with the help of genetic tools and principle scientists have gone behind 5,700-year-old. Scientists have yielded the complete genetic data from “chewing gum” which is acknowledged to be from the stone age. So let us unveil …
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New research reveals the existence of tendon stem cells that could potentially be harnessed to improve tendon healing and even to avoid surgery. STUDY OF INTEREST Tendon stem cell DETAIL STUDY In the latest research scientists claim for the existence of tendon stem cells. These cells could potentially be used in tendon healing. Tendon injury …
A new RNA subtype, cP-RNA discovered by researchers at the Thomas Jefferson University, this may play a vital role in aging processes. STUDY OF INTEREST cP-RNA DETAIL STUDY RNA may play a vital role in aging processes. The genome is the master plan for all body parts, from toe nails to eyebrows. But it’s not …
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Scientists have developed a new approach to genetically engineer bacteria by making human-made DNA invisible to a bacterium’s defenses. In theory, the method can be applied to almost any type of bacteria. STUDY OF INTEREST Genetic Engineering DETAIL STUDY This new genetic engineering tool opens up the possibilities for research on bacteria that haven’t been …
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Engineers from MIT have programmed human and bacterial cells to keep a record of complex molecular events. STUDY OF INTEREST DOMINO (DNA-based Ordered Memory and Iteration Network Operator) DETAIL STUDY Biocomputing is a recent trend in getting and processing information about our body. There is plenty of research going on in the field of medical …
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Scientists from Japan were successful in creating an incredible feat of medical advancement. The researchers from Osaka University in Japan performed the first-ever corneal transplant in July, using reprogrammed stem cells(iPS cells). STUDY OF INTEREST Corneal transplant using induced pluripotent stem cells DETAIL STUDY In a recent breakthrough, a woman with a corneal disease has …
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Efforts towards the first designer twins, whose gene is edited using CRISPR tool. You might have heard about Genetically Modified (GM) food, GM crops, GM animals, have you ever come across GM babies? Yes, right now the new trend in science and technology world is designer babies using CRISPR technology!! Here is a scenario where …
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